SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation -2a² 20a 3a² ˚ 15a³

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Question 149749This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
: Perform the indicated operation
-2a² 20a
3a² ˚ 15a³
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Combine the fractions.


Multiply.


Expand. Remember, and


Highlight the common terms.


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify.


Regroup.


So simplifies to .


In other words, where

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