Question

simplify the expression ( 5y + 3 + 8(y - 7) ).

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute 8 to $(y-7)$

$5y + 3 + 8y - 56$

Step2: Combine like variable terms

$5y + 8y + 3 - 56 = 13y + 3 - 56$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$13y + (3 - 56) = 13y - 53$

Answer:

$13y - 53$