Question

Which expression is equivalent to 11y-5?Explain the steps how you got the answer please

1/2(22y-10)

3(33y-15)

Answer 1

Answer: 1/2(22y-10)

Explanation:

Test both equations

Equation 1) 1/2(22y-10)

Distribute 1/2 to both terms within the parentheses

We get for equation 1 = (1/2)22y - (1/2)10 = 11y - 5

Equation 2) 3(33y-15)

Distribute 3 to both terms within the parentheses

We get for equation 2 = (3)33y - (3)15 = 99y - 45