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3(1/2y - 2.5) + 2(3/12y - 1)

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Answer: 2y - 9.5

Explanation:

3(1/2y -2.5) + 2(3/12y - 1) First distribute

3/2y - 7.5 + 6/12y - 2 Combine like terms

18/12y + 6/12y - 7.5-2

24/12y - 9.5

2y - 9.5

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