SOLUTION: I'm confused. How do i simplify (16 + 3y) + y Is the answer 16 + 4y or 20y Thanks

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Question 16203: I'm confused. How do i simplify (16 + 3y) + y
Is the answer 16 + 4y or 20y
Thanks

Answer by elima(1433)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The answer would be;
16+4y
You can not add these toogether because they are not like terms.
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