SOLUTION: Here is the original problem: 6(y-1/6)+3(2y-4). I got to the point where it is 12y-1-12. I'm just wondering if the subtraction sign in front of the one makes it a negative one, so

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Question 470775: Here is the original problem: 6(y-1/6)+3(2y-4). I got to the point where it is 12y-1-12. I'm just wondering if the subtraction sign in front of the one makes it a negative one, so insted of the answer being 12y-11 would it be 12y-13? Sorry if my question is long and confusing, I wan't sure how to phrase it.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, mananth:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6(y-1/6)+3(2y-4)
= 6y-1 + 6y-12
= 12y - 13

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6(y-1/6)+3(2y-4)
=6y-1 +6y-12
= 12y-13