SOLUTION: Hi, I can't figure out how to do this problem: -y - 5 + Y + 2(2Y - Y) -3 Thank you.

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Question 1008492: Hi,
I can't figure out how to do this problem:
-y - 5 + Y + 2(2Y - Y) -3
Thank you.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
do this problem:
-y - 5 + Y + 2(2Y - Y) -3
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-5 + 2(Y) - 3
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= 2Y - 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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