14. $15y - 7y + 7 + 5 = \\underline{\\quad\\quad\\quad}$

14. $15y - 7y + 7 + 5 = \\underline{\\quad\\quad\\quad}$

14. $15y - 7y + 7 + 5 = \\underline{\\quad\\quad\\quad}$

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like variable terms

$15y - 7y = 8y$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$7 + 5 = 12$

Step3: Combine results

$8y + 12$

Answer:

$8y + 12$