Question

combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.

(3y + 6 - y =)

Explanation:

Identify the terms in the expression

We start with the given algebraic expression:

$$3y + 6 - y$$

This expression has three terms: \(3y\), \(6\), and \(-y\).

Group the like terms

Using the Simplifying Expressions knowledge point, we group terms that have the same variable.
The variable terms are \(3y\) and \(-y\).
The constant term is \(6\).
We rewrite the expression to group them together:

$$(3y - y) + 6$$

Combine the coefficients

Using the Equivalent Expressions knowledge point, we combine the coefficients of the variable \(y\).
Recall that \(-y\) is equivalent to \(-1y\):

$$(3 - 1)y + 6$$

$$2y + 6$$

Answer:

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression.

\(3y + 6 - y =\) <blank>\(2y + 6\)</blank>