Question

Simplify the following
(c) 2(а - 3) - 5[a - 2(a - 4)
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

2(a−3)−5a−2(a−4)

Distribute:

=(2)(a)+(2)(−3)+−5a+(−2)(a)+(−2)(−4)

=2a+−6+−5a+−2a+8

Combine Like Terms:

=2a+−6+−5a+−2a+8

=(2a+−5a+−2a)+(−6+8)

=−5a+2