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Simplify the expression.

8.2 + 3.2y − 0.5(8y − 5)

User Ariestav
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Answer: -0.8y+10.7

Explanation:

Multiply -0.5(8y-5), get -4y+2.5, then add 2.5+8.2=10.7, subtract 3.2y-4y, get -0.8y

User Filburt
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Answer: − 0.8 y + 10.7

Explanation:

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