Question

Simplify.

a - {4b - [a - (5b - c) + 3c - (a - b - 9c)]}

Answer 1

just keep on removing the brackets one by one.
first remove the round brackets then the square ones and then the curly ones
always remember to change the signs each time you open a bracekt.

Answer 2

@pratyush5 What I get is: A * 4b + a - 5b + c + 3 - a +b - 9c is that correct?

Answer 3

yea ur right i think. you mistyped * and also its 3c not 3 in the fourth term from the left . . its ok . the final expression that we get is

a-4b+a- 5b + c + 3c -a + b - 9c

Answer 4

can you simplify it now ?

Answer 5

I think so, I'll let you know if I need help again. Thanks!

Answer 6

ur welcome :)

Answer 7

Is it A - 8b + 13c?

Answer 8

@Peasant1

Answer 9

Yes?

Answer 10

Is A - 8b +13c? the correct solution to the problem?

Answer 11

One second let me solve it.

Answer 12

Ok, thanks.

Answer 13

I got the same answer so yes, it should be the correct answer. Good job! :)

Answer 14

Thanks!! I appreciate it! :)

Answer 15

My pleasure! :)