SOLUTION: 6a-{3b-6[a-(b+5a)]}

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Question 318331: 6a-{3b-6[a-(b+5a)]}
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Hello,
With this 6a-{3b-6[a-(b+5a)]} we do the inside parenthesis first.
6a-{3b-6[a-b-5a]}
Now do the brackets.
6a-{3b-6a+6b+30a}
Now the braces.
6a-3b+6a-6b-30a
Now combine terms and we get:
-18a-9b
This can also be written as:
-9(2a+b)
Get it?
RJ
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