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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression. 5(a - b) + 6( a + b) -7(a - 2b) =

OpenStudy (anonymous):

DISTRIBUTE

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your first step is to multiply the outside number into the parenthesis. Yes you have to distribute the 5, 6, and -7 to the terms being multiplied = 5a - 5b + 6a + 6b - 7a + 14b Are you with me so far?

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