Question

Find the difference. (4−5y)−2(3.5y−8)

Answer 1

Answer: 20-12y
Steps:
Distribute -2
(4-5y) - (7x+16)
take away parenthesis
Combine like terms

Answer 2

The simplified form of the given expression is 20-12y.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`(4-5y)-2(3.5y-8)`

We need to find the difference.

Using distributive property, we get

`4-5y-2(3.5y)-2(-8)`

`4-5y-7y+16`

Combine like terms.

`(4+16)+(-5y-7y)`

`20-12y`

Therefore the simplified form of the given expression is 20-12y.