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2 years ago

Simplify this algebraic expression completely 5y - 3(y+2)

Mathematics

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Umnica [9.8K]2 years ago

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Answer: 2y - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem utilizes the Distributive Property of Multiplication. It states that: a(x + y) = ax + ay.

Thus, utilizing this property (distributing -3), change the equation into:

5y - 3y - 6

Then, simply combine like terms to get:

2y - 6

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