Question

Simplify. 4y-20/6-8y-12/24
Explain.

Answer 1

=4y-8y-(80/24)-(12/24)
=-4y-(92/24)
=-4y-(23/6)

Answer 2

=4y + -8y = -4y
=-20/6 + -12/24
= -4y - (23/6)

-23/6 can be written as -3 5/6 as well in mixed form.
Explanation: You add like terms, which is 4y and -8y together, separately 20/6 and -12/24.