SOLUTION: what is the order of distribution for the equation: 5(y + 7)^2 - 13 = 258

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Question 269917: what is the order of distribution for the equation:
5(y + 7)^2 - 13 = 258
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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Step 1 - foil out the left to get
5%2A%28y%5E2+%2B+14y+%2B+49%29+-13+=+258
step 2 - distribute the 5 to get
5y%5E2+%2B+70y+%2B+245+-+13+=+258
step 3 -set = 0 and combine like terms to get
5y%5E2+%2B+70y+-26+=+0
This is descending order with degree of 2.