Question

1. (-4.4y - 9) - (5 - 2.1y)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-4.4y - 9) - 5 + 2.1y$

Step2: Group like terms

$(-4.4y + 2.1y) + (-9 - 5)$

Step3: Combine like terms

$-2.3y - 14$

Answer:

$-2.3y - 14$