Can someone help please. I'm really confused.
12 + 3(2y – 3)
Thank you random person if you do help me! It would be really great and helpful if you do.
PEMDAS
http://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-pemdas.html
12 + 3(2y – 3)
12 + 6y - 9
Combine like terms
3 + 6y
The first part I got 3(y+1) now what do I do next? Sorry but I need help then I leave people alone.
Thank you! I will look through the link to help me! Again thanks Ms.Sue.
You are welcome, MeowCat!
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Of course, I'm here to help! Let's simplify the given expression step by step.
First, we have the expression: 12 + 3(2y – 3)
To solve this, we will follow the order of operations, also known as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division from left to right, Addition and Subtraction from left to right).
Inside the parentheses, we have 2y – 3.
Next, distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:
3 * 2y = 6y
3 * (-3) = -9
Now the expression becomes: 12 + 6y - 9
We can combine the like terms, which in this case are the constant terms:
12 - 9 = 3
Therefore, the simplified expression is: 6y + 3.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!