SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to simplify this expression 7-4[3-(4y-5)] and get the answer which is 16y-25

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Question 985611: I cant figure out how to simplify this expression 7-4[3-(4y-5)]
and get the answer which is 16y-25
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7-4[3-(4y-5)]

7-4[3-4y+5] ... Distribute the negative to make -(4y-5) turn into -4y+5

7-4[-4y+8] ... Combine like terms.

7+16y-32 ... Distribute

16y-25 ... Combine like terms.