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If a=4 and b= -6, work out 5a-2b
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If a=4 and b= -6, work out 5a-2b

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It’s 32!

5a = 5 x 4 = 20
2b = 2 x - 6 = -12

20 - -12 = 32 ( two negatives make a positive!)

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Answer:

32

Explanation:

5(4)-2(-6) = 20 plus 12 = 32

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