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What is 4-2y+(-8y)+7.5 in a simplified answer

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Answer: -10y+11.5

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Answer:

The expression 4 - 2y - 8y + 7.5 can be simplified as follows:

4 - 2y - 8y + 7.5

= 4 - (2y + 8y) + 7.5

= 4 - 10y + 7.5

= 4 + 7.5 - 10y

= 11.5 - 10y

So, the simplified answer is 11.5 - 10y.

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