Use the distributive property to factor out y.

5 y minus 3 y + 12

The new expression becomes

1. 8 y + 12.

2. Negative 2 y + 12.

3. 2 y + 12.

4. 14 y.

3. 2y +12

Explanation:

5y-3y would be 2y, and because there isn't anything like 5y=180, there's no need to subtract 12 or divide anything. Making the answer 2y+12

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