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Which expression is equivalent to 2(2a-5) - (a-3)?

A-2
3a-7
A-7
3a-13

User Prex
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Answer:

3a-13

Explanation:

User K Sarath
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Answer:

3a - 13

Explanation:

2(2a - 5) - (a - 3)

4a - 10 - a - 3

Combine like terms:

4a - a - 10 - 3

3a - 13

User Ruud Van De Beeten
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