Question

• Use whichever method you prefer (the area model or the distributive property)

Answer 1

Answer: 2a^2+22a+−1

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

2a^2−5a+(9)(3)a−1

=2a^2+−5a+27a+−1

Combine Like Terms:

=2a^2+−5a+27a+−1

=(2a^2)+(−5a+27a)+(−1)

=2a^2+22a+−1