Question

Simplify this algebraic expression completely

5y-3(y+2)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 5y - 3(y + 2) \), we follow these steps:

1. Distribute the \(-3\) across the terms inside the parentheses:
\[
5y - 3(y + 2) = 5y - 3y - 6
\]

2. Combine like terms:
\[
5y - 3y = 2y
\]

So, the expression simplifies to:
\[
2y - 6
\]

Therefore, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{2y - 6}
\]