SOLUTION: I need help solving the below problem 4{3[5(y − 3) + 9] + 2(y + 8)}

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Question 393432: I need help solving the below problem
4{3[5(y − 3) + 9] + 2(y + 8)}
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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4{3[5(y − 3) + 9] + 2(y + 8)}
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Working from the inside to the outside:
4{3[5(y − 3) + 9] + 2(y + 8)}
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= 4{3{5y-15)+9] + 2y+16}
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= 4{15y-45+9]+ 2y+16}
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= 4{17y-20}
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= 68y-80
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Cheers,
Stan H.