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 Factors, multiples and prime factorisation: identify the quantities, do the stated operation, and select 10y because it matches the verified final answer.
Common mistake
Factors, multiples and prime factorisation common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Use vocabulary and methods for primes, factors, multiples, common factors, common multiples, HCF, LCM and prime factorisation..
Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Factors, multiples and prime factorisation.
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