Math Problem Statement

-(y + 5) - 3y

Solution

The expression provided in the image is:

(y+5)3y-\left( y + 5 \right) - 3y

Let's simplify this step-by-step.

  1. Distribute the negative sign across the terms inside the parentheses:

(y+5)=y5- (y + 5) = -y - 5

Now the expression becomes:

y53y-y - 5 - 3y

  1. Combine the like terms, which are y-y and 3y-3y:

y3y=4y-y - 3y = -4y

So, the simplified expression is:

4y5-4y - 5

The fully simplified form is:

4y5-4y - 5

Would you like further details or have any questions about this?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Simplify (2x+3)4x-(2x + 3) - 4x.
  2. Expand and simplify (x7)+2x-(x - 7) + 2x.
  3. What is the result of simplifying (3y+4)+5y- (3y + 4) + 5y?
  4. How do you distribute a negative sign over a binomial, such as (a+b)- (a + b)?
  5. Solve for yy if 4y5=3-4y - 5 = 3.

Tip: Always be careful with distributing negative signs across terms in parentheses, as it's a common source of mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification
Distributive Property

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Basic principles of combining like terms in algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9