Question

How do you simplify `5(2y+1)-7y`?

Answer 1

See the entire simplification process below:

Explanation:

First, expand the terms within parenthesis:

`(5 xx 2y) + (5 xx 1) - 7y -> 10y + 5 - 7y ->`

`10y - 7y + 5 -> (10 - 7)y + 5 ->`

`3y + 5`