Question

Simplify 5a – (2a + 6)

Answer 1

5a -2a -6

3a -6

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Add '-2a' to each side of the equation.

5a + -2a = -6 + 2a + -2a

Combine like terms: 5a + -2a = 3a

3a = -6 + 2a + -2a

Combine like terms: 2a + -2a = 0

3a = -6 + 0

3a = -6

Divide each side by '3'.

a = -2

Simplifying

a = -2