SOLUTION: This is regarding Simplification involving Addition & Subtraction: The Problem is: -(4-5a)-(-2+3a) My answer I get is: -6-8a (Is this correct?) It isn't working for me.

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Question 23447: This is regarding Simplification involving Addition & Subtraction:
The Problem is: -(4-5a)-(-2+3a)
My answer I get is: -6-8a (Is this correct?) It isn't working for me.
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Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
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-(4-5a)-(-2+3a)
-4 + 5a + 2 - 3a
-2 + 2a

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