Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 9−8y−10+y?(1 point)

A. 7y-1
B. -7y+1
C. -7y+19
D. -7y-1

5 answers

The expression 9−8y−10+y can be simplified by combining like terms.

We have -8y + y = -7y and 9 - 10 = -1

Therefore, the expression is equivalent to -7y-1.

The correct answer is D. -7y-1.
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Apologies for the confusion. You are right, I made an error in my response.

The correct simplification of the expression 9−8y−10+y is -7y - 1.

So, the correct answer is actually D. -7y - 1.
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 5-7(3+p)

A. -7p-16
B. -2p-6
C. p-16
D. 7p-16
To simplify the expression 5 - 7(3 + p), distribute the -7 to both terms inside the parentheses:

5 - 7(3 + p) = 5 - 21 - 7p = -16 - 7p

Therefore, the equivalent expression is -7p - 16.

The correct answer is A. -7p - 16.