can someone please explain to me how to do solve this problem?
(3y+1)(-2)+y
2007-10-10 08:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by IDchecker27 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
(3y+1)(-2)+y
(-6y-2)+y
-5y-2
If you still don't understand it, use your text book.
2007-10-10 08:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jenjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remembering the proper order of operations will help you answer this question for yourself. You multiply/divide first, then add/subtract. The items in parenthesis indicate that you need to multiply. The distributive proprety is employed when multiplying two factors with a different number of terms. Once you clear the parenthsis you combine like tems
2007-10-10 16:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure hold on a sec
first you wanna multiply through the () with the -2
-6y -2 + y
Then combine like terms
-5y - 2
That is your answer
2007-10-10 15:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Exxclusive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above simplifications are correct, but you can also express your answer as -(5y+2).
2007-10-10 16:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. I failed it 50 years ago and would today as well.But if it helps any, I still was a successful business man.
2007-10-10 16:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by walt631 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋