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Simplify this algebraic expression completely

5y - 3(y + 2)



A.2y - 2

B.2y + 2

C.2y - 1

D.2y - 6

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5y - 3(y + 2)

First distribute:

5y - 3(y + 2)

5y - 3y + 6

Add like terms:

5y - 3y + 6

2y + 6 :)

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