Question

Write the following expression using the fewest possible terms:

(5 + 5/8y) +(1/4y −2)

(2 points)
Responses

48y −3
48y −3

48y + 3
48y + 3

78y − 3
78y − 3

78y + 3

Answer 1

(5 + 5/8 y) + (1/4 y − 2) = (5 − 2) + (5/8 + 1/4)y = 3 + (5/8 + 2/8)y = 3 + 7/8 y.

So the correct choice (written as in the options) is: 78y + 3.