Question

(2y² + 8y - 7) - (- 3y + 3) =

Answer 1

Steps to simplify:

(2y² + 8y - 7) - (- 3y + 3)

~Remove the parenthesis

2y² + 8y - 7 - (-3y) - 3

~Simplify

2y² + 8y - 7 + 3y - 3

~Combine like terms

2y² + (8y + 3y) + (-7 - 3)

~Simplify

2y² + 11y - 10

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Answer 2

Hey there!

(2y² + 8y - 7) - (- 3y + 3)

Simplify the subtraction symbol. This'll change the signs of -3y and +3.

(2y² + 8y - 7) + 3y - 3

Remove the parenthesis.

2y² + 8y - 7 + 3y - 3

Combine like terms: 8y and 3y

2y² + 11y - 7 - 3

Combine like terms: -7 and -3

2y² + 11y - 10

This is the fully simplified expression.

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