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Simplify the expression: 1/2 (6y – 8) – (12y – 16) + 7

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Answer: -9y+19

Explanation:

Factor 2 from the expression

When there is a in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression

Reduce the numbers with the greatest common factor 2

Remove unnecessary parentheses

Combine like terms

Calculate the sum or difference
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Answer:

-9y+19

Explanation:

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