Question

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

Answer 1

2y - 6

Explanation:

5y - 3(y + 2)

distribute

5y + (-3 * y) + (-3 * 2)

simplify

5y -3y + ( -3 * 2)

5y - 3y + ( -6)

5y - 3y - 6

combine like terms

5-3 = 2

2y - 6