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2y - 6 + 4 (y -2) simplify the expression need help asap

User Mtadd
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Answer:


\sf \: 6y - 14

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 2y - 6 + 4(y - 2)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 2y - 6 + 4(y - 2)

→ 2y - 6 + 4(y) - 4(2)

→ 2y - 6 + 4y - 8

→ (2y + 4y) + (-6 - 8)

→ (6y) + (-14)

→ 6y - 14

Hence, the answer is 6y - 14.

User R K
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Answer:

6y - 14

Explanation:

simplify the expression

2y - 6 + 4 (y -2)

Distribute the 4 to each term in the parentheses.

2y - 6 + 4y -8

Combine like terms

2y+4y-6-8

6y - 14

User Dan Woodward
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