Question

determine the difference. write your answer in standard form.
$(-0.7y + 2.3) - (-0.1y + 1.5y^2 + 0.8)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-0.7y + 2.3) + 0.1y - 1.5y^2 - 0.8$

Step2: Group like terms

$-1.5y^2 + (-0.7y + 0.1y) + (2.3 - 0.8)$

Step3: Combine like terms

$-1.5y^2 - 0.6y + 1.5$

Answer:

$-1.5y^2 - 0.6y + 1.5$