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n= 2B2-B

B= y-1

Substitute.

n=2(y-1)2-(y-1)

Foil (y-1)2.

n=2(y2-2y+1)-(y-1)

Distribute the 2.

n=2y2-4y+2-(y-1)

Distribute the negative.

n=2y2-4y+2-y+1

Combine like terms.

n=2y2-5y+3

Final answer:

n=2y2-5y+3

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