SOLUTION: (5y-4)(-3)+y

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Question 895018: (5y-4)(-3)+y
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5y-4)(-3)+ y

Multiply every term inside the parenthese by -3.
-3 times 5y = -15y
-3 times -4 = 12
We now have -15y + 12 + y.
Are we done?
No, we must COMBINE LIKE TERMS.
-15y + y = -14y.
Answer: -14y + 12

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