Removing Brackets Practice Question

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Question 1

Remove the brackets in the following expression.

Algebra expression -2(3y -5)

Answer

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Select and check your answer...

A. -6y + 10
B. -6y - 10
C. 6y - 10
D. 6y + 10

Step by Step Solution

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    Step 1

    First, multiply the terms +2 and 3y together. You will get -6y.

    Multiply -2 with 3y to get -6y
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    Step 2

    Now, multiply the terms -2 and -5 together. You will get +10.

    Multiply -2 with -5 to get +10
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    Step 3

    You have successfully remove the brackets. The expression now is -6y +10. Clearly, the answer is A.

    The expression is now -6y +10
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