Question

Simplify: 2(a - 2b + 1) - (3a - 5b) - 2

Answer 1

Okay, you should start with distribution. So distribute the 2 and distribute the -. What does the problem look like when you're done with that?

Answer 2

2a-4b+2 - (3a-5b) -2

Answer 3

Awesome, okay now you're going to have to distribute the negative sign. Just pretend you're distributing a -1
So:
2a-4b+2 -(3a-5b) -2

Answer 4

2a-4b+2 -3a +5b -2

Answer 5

Sweet! Okay, now combine like terms.

Answer 6

-1a+1b

Answer 7

is that correct?

Answer 8

Yep! You can also write it as -a+b :)

Answer 9

Okay, Thanks a lot!