Question

What is (4-5y) - (2y-16)

Answer 1

4-5y)-(2y-16)=0

Explanation:We add all the numbers together, and all the variables

(-5y+4)-(2y-16)=0

We get rid of parentheses

-5y-2y+4+16=0

We add all the numbers together, and all the variables

-7y+20=0

We move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right

-7y=-20

y=-20/-7

y=2+6/7

Answer 2

4 - 5y - 2y + 16

like terms

20 - 7y