Question

Simplify 3 - 4y + (-8y) +8.7.
Pls answer

Answer 1

Remove parentheses.
3
−
4
y
−
8
y
+
8.7
3
-
4
y
-
8
y
+
8.7
Add
3
3
and
8.7
8.7
.
−
4
y
−
8
y
+
11.7
-
4
y
-
8
y
+
11.7
Subtract
8
y
8
y
from
−
4
y
-
4
y
.
−
12
y
+
11.7

Answer 2

11.7 - 12y

Explanation:

1. Open parenthesis

3 - 4y - 8y + 8.7

2. Combine like terms

11.7 - 12y

The answer is 11.7 - 12y

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