How do you simplify #3( 2y - 5) + 2( y + 3)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-19T02:20:17

#8y - 9#

Step 1) Expand the terms within parenthesis:

#(3*2y) - (3*5) + (2*y) + (2*3) =>#

#6y - 15 + 2y + 6#

Step 2) Combine like terms:

#6y + 2y - 15 + 6 =>#

#(6 + 2)y - 9#

#8y - 9#