( − 4.8 y + 20.1 ) − ( 12.7 y + 9.3 ) = − 4.8 y + 20.1 − 12.7 y − 9.3 = = − 17.5 y + 10.8
(-4.8y + 20.1) - (12.7y + 9.3) =
= -4.8y + 20.1 - 12.7y - 9.3 =
= -17.5y + 10.8
To solve the expression ( − 4.8 y + 20.1 ) − ( 12.7 y + 9.3 ) , you distribute the negative sign and combine the like terms, resulting in − 17.5 y + 10.8 .
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