SOLUTION: How do I simplify this problem? 4{3[5(y-3)+9]+2(y+8)}

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Question 227737: How do I simplify this problem?
4{3[5(y-3)+9]+2(y+8)}
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4{3[5(y-3)+9]+2(y+8)} ... Start with the given expression.


4{3[5y-15+9]+2y+16} ... Distribute.


4{3[5y-6]+2y+16} ... Combine like terms.


4{15y-18+2y+16} ... Distribute again.


4{17y-2} ... Combine like terms.


68y-8 ... Distribute for the final time.


So 4{3[5(y-3)+9]+2(y+8)}=68y-8