Question

Simplify the expressions
1.) 6(–2y) – 9 + 4(–2y + 6)
2.) 5(b – 4) + 12

Answer 1

1. -20y-3. 2. 5b-8

Explanation:

1. -12y-9-8y+6

-20y-3

2. 5b-20+12

5b-8

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) -12y -9 -8y +24= -20y +15

2) 5b -20 +12= 5b-8