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Simplifying polynomial (y+8)+(4y-3)-(8y-1)

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actor: (y+8)+(4y-3)-(8y-1) Remove the parentheses parentheses Marks of inclusion (symbols: ( and ) ). Parentheses is the plural form of parenthesis. that are not needed from the expression expression A mathematical symbol, or combination of symbols, representing a value, or relation. Example: 2+2=4 . y+8+4y-3-(8y-1) Multiply multiply To compute a product; to perform a multiplication. -1 by each term term Any expression written as a product or quotient. Example: 2xy , , or inside the parentheses parentheses Marks of inclusion (symbols: ( and ) ). Parentheses is the plural form of parenthesis. . y+8+4y-3+1-8y Since y and 4y are like terms term Any expression written as a product or quotient. Example: 2xy , , or , add 4y to y to get 5y. 5y+8-3+1-8y Since 5y and -8y are like terms term Any expression written as a product or quotient. Example: 2xy , , or , add -8y to 5y to get -3y. -3y+8-3+1 Subtract 3 from 8 to get 5. -3y+5+1 Add 1 to 5 to get 6. -3y+6 Factor factor One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product. out the GCF GCF G reatest C ommon F actor; the largest number that divides two or more numbers evenly. of -3 from each term term Any expression written as a product or quotient. Example: 2xy , , or in the polynomial polynomial An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to integral powers. . -3(y)-3(-2) Factor factor One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product. out the GCF GCF G reatest C ommon F actor; the largest number that divides two or more numbers evenly. of -3 from -3y+6. -3(y-2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

shorter terms the answer is -3(y-2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would (5x+3)(2x-9) be 7x+ negative 27? did i do it right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you post your answer again?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7x+ negative 27

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think you are right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is my answer right or the one on your attachment?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't know, go with yours

OpenStudy (anonymous):

bye

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