Question

How do i solve
(10y + 1) - 13y

Answer 1

-3y + 1

Explanation:

Don't let the parenthesis confuse you, you olny distribute if there are no signs separating them.

(10y + 1) - 13y (Goodbye parenthesis)

10y + 1 - 13y (Given)

-3y + 1 (combine like terms)

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Answer 2

-3y + 1

Explanation:

(10y + 1) - 13y

(add paretheses first, if possible)

(not possible so move on)

(add like terms)(10y and -13y)

-3y + 1