Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Review Exercises - Page 414: 6

Answer

11y$^2$-4y-4

Work Step by Step

Distribute the negative sign to the parentheses and then combine like terms to simplify. (5y$^2$-y-8)-(-6y$^2$+3y-4) 5y$^2$-y-8+6y$^2$-3y+4 (5y$^2$+6y$^2$)+(-y-3y)+(-8+4) 11y$^2$-4y-4
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