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Question

Simplify the expression: -3 (-5y -6) -4
A. 11y + 14
B. 11y + 14
C. 15y + 14
D. 15y + 2

Answer 1

To simplify the expression -3(-5y - 6) - 4, we first distribute the -3:

-3*(-5y) = 15y
-3*(-6) = 18

So the expression becomes: 15y + 18 - 4

Next, combine the constants:

15y + 18 - 4 = 15y + 14

Therefore, the simplified expression is 15y + 14. So the correct answer is C. 15y + 14.