Question

1. simplify: $8y - 2 - 3(y - 4)$

a) $11y - 6$
b) $5y - 6$
c) $5y - 14$
d) $5y + 10$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute -3 to terms inside parentheses

$8y - 2 - 3y + 12$

Step2: Combine like y terms

$8y - 3y = 5y$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-2 + 12 = 10$

Step4: Combine simplified terms

$5y + 10$

Answer:

D) $5y + 10$