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Which of the following is the simplified

form of a + 3a - 4(9 - a) ?
A. -36
B. 3a-36
C. 8a - 36
D. 80+ 36

User Panupan
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8a-36 is the simplified version :)
User Umbungu
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Answer:

C. 8a - 36

Explanation:

a + 3a - 4(9-a)

a + 3a - 36 + 4a

8a - 36

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