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Simplify the expression 3a+2(b+5a)

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Answer:

13a + 2b

Explanation:

Use distributive property,

3a + 2(b + 5a) = 3a + 2*b + 2*5a

= 3a + 2b + 10a

Now combine like terms

= 3a +10a + 2b

= 13a + 2b

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