To simplify the expression [tex]\(7 - 2y + 12\)[/tex], we can follow these steps:
1. Combine the constant terms: The constant terms in the expression are 7 and 12.
[tex]\[
7 + 12 = 19
\][/tex]
2. Rewrite the expression with the combined constants:
[tex]\[
19 - 2y
\][/tex]
Thus, the simplified form of the expression [tex]\(7 - 2y + 12\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
19 - 2y
\][/tex]
