Welcome :: Homework Help and Answers :: Mathskey.com
Welcome to Mathskey.com Question & Answers Community. Ask any math/science homework question and receive answers from other members of the community.

13,459 questions

17,854 answers

1,446 comments

807,731 users

-3(y+2y)+10-(y-10)

0 votes
simplify
asked May 4, 2014 in PRE-ALGEBRA by anonymous

1 Answer

0 votes

The expression is  - 3(y + 2y) + 10 - (y - 10).

Order of Operations:

To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)

1.      Evaluate the expressions inside the Parenthesis/Brackets (P).

2.      Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).

3.      Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).

4.      Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS).

- 3(y + 2y) + 10 - (y - 10).

= - 3y - 6y + 10 - y + 10

= - 10y + 20.

answered May 5, 2014 by lilly Expert

Related questions

asked Dec 13, 2014 in ALGEBRA 1 by anonymous
asked Dec 12, 2014 in PRE-ALGEBRA by anonymous
...