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Use distributive property to remove the parentheses 5(3-y)

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15-5y because 5(3) equals 15 and 5(-y) equals -5y
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Answer:

15-5y

Explanation:

To distribute, multiply everything inside the parentheses by the number outside the parentheses.

5(3-y)

Multiply 5 by 3-y

(5*3)+(5*-y)

15-5y

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