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5a+2a(5+—b)= please i need help

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5a + 2a(5 + (-b)) = 5a + 2a(5 - b)

Use the distributive property which states a(b+c) = ab + ac

5a + 10a - 2ab

Simplify like terms

15a - 2ab

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