Q. Simplify the expression. Write your answers using integers or improper fractions.2(−5y+3y−4)+32yAnswer:
Simplify Terms: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses by combining like terms. −5y+3y=−2ySo, the expression becomes 2(−2y−4).
Distribute 2: Distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses.2×−2y=−4y2×−4=−8So, the expression now is −4y−8.
Add Fraction Term: Add the (32)y term to the expression.The expression is now −4y−8+(32)y.
Combine Y Terms: Combine the y terms.To combine −4y and (2/3)y, we need a common denominator. The common denominator for 1 (the implicit denominator of −4y) and 3 is 3.So, we convert −4y to (−4×3/3)y=−12/3y.Now we can combine the y terms: −4y0.The expression is now −4y1.
Final Answer: The expression is already simplified, so we write the final answer.The final answer is (−310)y−8.
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