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Simplify
4a − 5(a + 1)

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Answer:

-a -1

Explanation:

Let's write out the problem:

4a - 5(a+1)

now let's open parenthesis

4a - 5a -1

Let's simplify again

-a - 1

User Noelkd
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The answer would be: -a - 5
Simplify 4a − 5(a + 1)-example-1
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