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What is 3(a+b)-2(a-b)

Evan DiBiase asked Nov 28, 2022

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What is 3(a+b)-2(a-b)

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Evan DiBiase asked Nov 28, 2022

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Answer:

a + 5b

Explanation:

3(a + b) - 2(a - b) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 3a + 3b - 2a + 2b ← collect like terms

= a + 5b

Charlie Ang answered Nov 29, 2022

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Answer:

a + b

Explanation:

3(a+b)-2(a-b)

=> 3a + 3b - 2a - 2b

=> a + b

Therefore, a + b is our answer

Dickie answered Dec 3, 2022

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