Question

Simplify. Please show all work. 7a-(3a+4)

Answer 1

7a-1(3a+4), distribute that negative 1 first

Answer 2

don't you want to follow the order of operation first so wouldn't it be 3a+4=7a

Answer 3

7a -3a-4

Answer 4

then that would be: 4a-4

Answer 5

with the order of operations you would do whats in the parenthesis first, then multiplication

Answer 6

since theres nothing to do in the parenthesis well do multiplication

Answer 7

ohh ok thank you the both of you