Question

Simplify the expression -3y-(8y+1)

Answer 1

−3y−(8y+1)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=−3y+−1(8y+1)

=−3y+−1(8y)+(−1)(1)

=−3y+−8y+−1

Combine Like Terms:

=−3y+−8y+−1

=(−3y+−8y)+(−1)

=−11y+−1