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Which expression is equivalent to 2 (a + 2 b) minus a minus 2 b?

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Answer:

a

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Answer:

a -2b

Explanation:

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

Distribute

2a +4b -a-2b

Combine like terms

2a-a +4b-2b

a -2b

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