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Simplify
a(2a - 3) + 6(a - 0.5) - (2a^2 - 5)

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Answer:

The answer to your question is 3a+2

Simplify a(2a - 3) + 6(a - 0.5) - (2a^2 - 5)-example-1
User James Xabregas
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Answer:

3a +2

Explanation:

a(2a -3) +6(a -0.5) -(2a^2 -5)

rewrite to all show terms and operations:

a * (2a -3) + 6 * (a - 0.5) -1 * (2a^2 -5)

distribute:

2a^2 -3a +6a -3 -2a^2 +5

combine like terms:

-3a +6a -3 +5

3a+2

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