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Simplify 3-2y+(-8y) + 8.5.

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Answer:

=−10y+11.5

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

3−2y−8y+8.5

=3+−2y+−8y+8.5

Combine Like Terms:

=3+−2y+−8y+8.5

=(−2y+−8y)+(3+8.5)

=−10y+11.5

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