Confused with algebra, help needed please?

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qwatche
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Confused with algebra, help needed please?

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How should I teach this type of question please?

5[a+1]+2[a-3]
leanmeamum
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Re: Confused with algebra, help needed please?

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expand it and then simplify.

5[a+1]+2[a-3]

= 5a + 5 + 2a - 6

= 7a - 1
qwatche
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Re: Confused with algebra, help needed please?

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Thank you! :D
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