SOLUTION: if a=-2 and b=4 what is the algebraic expression 5-3(2a+4b)

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Question 143407: if a=-2 and b=4 what is the algebraic expression 5-3(2a+4b)
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just substitute -2 for a and 4 for b and do the arithmetic.
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