Question

Simplify -(-2а + 13) + (-9а - 2) - (-7а - 3).
12
-12
14а - 12
14а - (-12)

Answer 1

-12.

Explanation:

-(-2а + 13) + (-9а - 2) - (-7а - 3)

= 2a - 13 - 9a - 2 + 7a + 3

= 9a - 9a - 13 + -2 + 3

= -12.