Simplify the expressions: 2(3a+1)-5a
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the expression:
2 ( 3a + 1) - 5a
Simplify the expression:
In order to simplify the expression, we need to multiply or distribute 2 to each value inside the parenthesis, and then we need to combine like terms.
= 2 ( 3a + 1) - 5a
= 6a + 2 - 5a
= a + 2
If we are asked to find the value of a, we simply need to transpose 2 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
a = -2
Final answer:
Simplified answer = a + 2
a = -2