SOLUTION: How do you simplify the expression 5y -(2y -8). I tried to simplify the expression and my answer was 13y , is this correct? Thanks!!

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Question 650502: How do you simplify the expression 5y -(2y -8).
I tried to simplify the expression and my answer was 13y , is this correct?
Thanks!!
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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5y - (2y - 8)
Distribute the negative
5y - 2y + 8
3y + 8
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Did you mean 5y - (2y-8y)?
5y - (-6y) = 11y
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