Question

Simplify: (5a − 13c) − (−11a + 31c) − (17a − 11c)

Answer 1

-a - 33c

Explanation:

Given in the question an expression

(5a − 13c) − (−11a + 31c) − (17a − 11c)

By applying Distributive Law

(5a − 13c) −1 (−11a) + - 1( 31c) −1 (17a) + -1(− 11c)

5a - 13c + 11a - 31c - 17a + 11c

Rearrange the like terms

5a + 11a - 17a - 31c - 13c + 11c

- a - 33c

Answer 2

-a-33c

Explanation:

We have (5a − 13c) − (−11a + 31c) − (17a − 11c)

Expand first;

5a − 13c +11a - 31c − 17a + 11c

Group similar terms;

5a +11a− 17a - 31c − 13c + 11c

Combine similar terms;

-a-33c