Question

Which is a simplified form of the expression -5(y – 2) – 7y?

A. -12y + 10
B. 2y - 10
C. -2y + 10
D. 12y - 10

Answer 1

the answer is B

Explanation:

-5(y-2)-7y

-5y-10-7y

+7y +7y

answer: 2y-10

Answer 2

A. (-12y+10)

Explanation:

-5(y-2) - 7y can be simplified to:

-5y + 10 - 7y when you factor the parenthesis.

If you add the y's together, the answer should be:

-12y + 10.

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