Question

Simplify the expression.

4y-y(3 - 7y) + 5+ 2(8- y)
7y2-y +21
-7y2 - y + 21
-8y + 21
-7y+21

Answer 1

7y² - y + 21

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

4y - y(3 - 7y) + 5 + 2(8 - y)

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute parenthesis: 4y - 3y + 7y² + 5 + 16 - 2y
2. Combine like terms (y): 7y² - y + 5 + 16
3. Combine like terms: 7y² - y + 21