Question

Simplify the expression. (Section 3.1) 48. 2y - 5(y - 3)

Answer 1

Answer: 15-3y

Explanation:

Using the distributive property, we have:

2y-5y+15

simplifying gets us:

15-3y.

Answer 2

-3y+15

Explanation:

2y - 5(y - 3)

To simplify, the first step is to distribute the -5

2y - 5y +15

Combine like terms

-3y+15