Question

simplify the expression $-21 - 5(y - 7)$. select one: a. $-5y - 28$ b. $-5y + 14$ c. $-5y - 56$ d. $y + 14$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -5 to the parentheses

$-21 + (-5)(y) + (-5)(-7)$
$-21 -5y + 35$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$-5y + (-21 + 35)$
$-5y + 14$

Answer:

B. $-5y + 14$