Question detail
calculator check: simplify 4y + 6y by collecting like terms.
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Structure and calculation
Question
- A. 10y
- B. 12
- C. 8
- D. 20
Answer
The correct answer is 10y.
Explanation
calculator check uses Inverse operations and priority of operations: identify the quantities, do the stated operation, and select 10y because it matches the verified final answer.
Common mistake
Inverse operations and priority of operations common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Use relationships between operations, including inverse operations, to simplify calculations and expressions..
Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Inverse operations and priority of operations.
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