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Is 4(5a-8) + 2a equivalent to 12a-6

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No it is not equivalent

Explanation:

s1. 4(5a-8) must be distributed to 20a - 32 + 2a

s2. combine like terms giving you 22a - 32

22a - 32 ≠ 12a - 6

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