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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2(5a+6)-9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that negative two times (5a+6) minus 9, or times negative nine?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if the 9 is being subtracted then you distribute the -2 into (5a+6) which will give you -10a-12 then subtract the 9 -10a-12-9

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