Question

How to Simplify: 6(2y+3)-4y

Answer 1

6(2y + 3) - 4y

First, expand. / Your problem should look like: $12 + 18 - 4y$
Second, gather the like terms. / Your problem should look like: $(12y - 4y) + 18$
Third, subtract 12y - 4y to get 8y. / Your problem should look like: $8y + 18$

Answer: 8y + 18

Answer 2

6 x 2y = 12y
6 x 3= 18
12y + 18 - 4y
12y - 4y = 8y

8y + 18