What is the simplified expression for Negative 3 (2 x minus y) + 2 y + 2 (x + y)? 8 x + y y minus 4 x 7 y minus 4 x Negative 4 x minus y

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Ilya Chumakov · Answer 1 · 2021-09-03T08:37:42+0000

Third option is the answer

To simplify the expression −3(2x−y)+2y+2(x+y), distribute the coefficients and combine like terms:

−3(2x−y)+2y+2(x+y)

Distribute the coefficients:

−6x+3y+2y+2x+2y

Combine like terms:

(−6x+2x)+(3y+2y+2y)

−4x+7y = 7y−4x