8(2-2y)-(3+3y)

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Let's simplify the expression step-by-step:

  1. Distribute the 8 to the terms inside the first parentheses: \[ 8(2 - 2y) = 8 \cdot 2 - 8 \cdot 2y = 16 - 16y \]

  2. Now, distribute the negative sign in front of the second parentheses: \[ -(3 + 3y) = -3 - 3y \]

  3. Now combine the two results: \[ 16 - 16y - 3 - 3y \]

  4. Combine like terms:

    • For the constant terms: \(16 - 3 = 13\)
    • For the \(y\) terms: \(-16y - 3y = -19y\)

Thus, the simplified expression is: \[ 13 - 19y \]