Question

Add the following Linear Expressions. (-6y - 3) + 5 (3+2.5y)

Answer 1

Answer= 6.5y+12

distribute the 5 in the parentheses:
(-6y-3) + (15+12.5y)
(you can take away the parentheses after this step)

then add like terms together.
12.5y + (-6y) = 6.5y
15 + (-3) = 12

make it one expression.
6.5y + 12