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1. simplify the expression: 5(a + b) – 2b

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Answer:

5a + 3b

Explanation:

5(a + b) = 5a + 5b

5a + 5b - 2b = 5a + 3b

User Johnthagen
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Answer:

5a + 5b -2b

5a +3b

Explanation:

first multiply the outside number which is 5 by the number in the brackets , and the look for like terms which are numbers that have the same variable and then add them then you have your answer

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