SOLUTION: how do you solve this in really simple steps?... 9a - 2(4a + 5)

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Question 439453: how do you solve this in really simple steps?...
9a - 2(4a + 5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9a - 2(4a + 5)
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9a -2*4a + -2*5
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9a -8a + -10
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a -10
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cheers,
Stan H.