Question

(7a – 6) + 3.- 8a – (-2a +5).

Answer 1

a - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

7a−6+3−8a−(−2a+5)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=7a−6+3−8a+−1(−2a+5)

=7a+−6+3+−8a+−1(−2a)+(−1)(5)

=7a+−6+3+−8a+2a+−5

Combine Like Terms:

=7a+−6+3+−8a+2a+−5

=(7a+−8a+2a)+(−6+3+−5)

=a + −8

Answer:

= a − 8