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Structured Guided Practice

(A/B Partners Practice)

Directions: Collect like terms to simplify each expression.

1. 2 y + 4 + 5y + 8

Solution:

2 y + 4 + 5y + 8

2 y + 5y + 4 + 8

7 y + 12

Answer: 7y + 12

2. ─ 3 y + 9 + 8y ─ 15

Solution:

—3y + 9 + 8y — 15

—3y + 8y + 9 — 15

5 y — 6

Answer: 5y – 6