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Is the expression 4(2a + 3b) - 5a equivalent to 3a + 8b - 5b
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Is the expression 4(2a + 3b) - 5a equivalent to 3a + 8b - 5b

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First distribute,
8a+12b-5a
3a+12b
3a+8b-5b=3a+3b
3a+3b≠3a+12b
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