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Simplify the question :(4−5y)−2(3.5y−8)

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Answer:


-12y+20

Explanation:


\left(4-5y\right)-2\left(3.5y-8\right)

Use distributive property.


-2\left(3.5y-8\right)


-2\cdot \:3.5y-\left(-2\right)\cdot \:8


-7y+16


4-5y-7y+16

Now, add like terms.


-5y-7y=-12y


\:4+16=20


-12y+20

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