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Simplify (2-5a) (5-7a)

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Simplify (2-5a) (5-7a)

using BODMAS, we'll open the bracket

2(5-7a) -5a(5-7a)=0

(now, we'll multiply what's outside with what is inside the bracket)

10-14a-25a+35a² =0

now we simplify (-14a-25a), which will give us

10-39a+35a²

proof,

10-14a-25a+35a²

2(5-7a) -5a(5-7a)

(2-5a) (5-7a)

2-5a= 0 , 5-7a= 0

(let the numbers without the letters cross over to the other side of the equal '=' sign, i.e,)

(whenever a '+' or a '-' sign crosses the equals '=' sign, it changes to the opposite sign, e.g +2 changes to -2, or -2 changes to +2 after crossing the equals sign)

-5a= -2 , 7a= -5

(now, divide through by the number carrying the letter, i.e)

-5a -2 - 7a -5

—— = —— ,. —— = ——

-5 -5 -7 -7

(now we truncate '-' sign with '-' sign and similar number with similar number, which now gives us,)

a = 2 ,. a = 5

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