SOLUTION: -3[a-(2a+1)]

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Question 987473: -3[a-(2a+1)]
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3[a-(2a+1)]
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Evaluate the inner-most parentheses to get:
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= -3[a-2a-1]
= -3[-a-1]
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Use the distributive law to get:
Ans: 3a + 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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