SOLUTION: Simplify expression: 7(2y-8) - (y+a)

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Question 412781: Simplify expression:
7(2y-8) - (y+a)

Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify expression:
7(2y-8) - (y+a)
= 14y - 56 - y - a {used distributive property and took out parentheses}
= 13y - 56 - a {combined like terms}
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