Combine like terms. What is a simpler form of the expression?
−3(−4y+3)+7y
The expression can be simplified as follows:
−3(−4y+3)+7y
= 12y - 9 + 7y
= 19y - 9
To combine like terms in the expression −3(−4y+3)+7y, we need to distribute the −3 to the terms inside the parentheses:
−3(−4y+3) + 7y = 12y - 9 + 7y
Now, we can combine the y terms:
12y - 9 + 7y = 19y - 9
Therefore, a simpler form of the expression −3(−4y+3)+7y is 19y - 9.