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5a - 2b for a = -2 and b = 5

User Ascalonian
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Answer:

-20

Explanation:

5a - 2b a=-2 b=5

5(-2)-2(5)

-10-10=-20

User Jose Mato
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Answer:

The answer is - 20

Explanation:

5a - 2b

To find the value of the expression when

a = -2 and b = 5

Substitute the values of a and b into the expression

That's

5(-2) - 2(5)

-10 - 10

-20

We have the final answer as -20

Hope this helps you

User Whyer
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