Question

Simplify 8a-5b-(6a-9b)

Answer 1

2(a + 2b)

Explanation:

Answer 2

2(a + 2b)

Explanation:

`8a - 5b - (6a - 9b)`

When there is a (-) in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression.

`8a - 5b - 6a + 9b`

Collect like terms

`2a + 4b`

Factor out 2 from the expression

`2(a + 2b)`

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