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5a - 2(a + 2) simplify the expresion

5a - 2(a + 2) simplify the expresion
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5a - 2(a + 2) simplify the expresion

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Use the distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

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

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