Question

write an expression for the sequence of operations described below.
add y to 8, then add 10 to the result

Explanation:

Step1: Add y to 8

$8 + y$

Step2: Add 10 to the result

$(8 + y) + 10$

Step3: Simplify the expression

$8 + y + 10 = y + 18$

Answer:

$y + 18$