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Simplify the expression. 3(2y - 8) - 2y(5 - y)

options-
2y 2 + 16y - 24
-5y - 8
2y 2 - 4y - 24
2y 2 + 16y - 24
some of the 2's in the answer options are exponents.

User Gaellm
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Answer:


\boxed{\bold{2y^2-4y-24}}

Step By Step Explanation:

Expand
\bold{3\left(2y-8\right): \ 6y-24}


\bold{6y-24-2y\left(5-y\right)}

Expand
\bold{-2y\left(5-y\right): \ -10y+2y^2}


\bold{6y-24-10y+2y^2}

Simplify
\bold{6y-24-10y+2y^2}


\bold{2y^2-4y-24}

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