SOLUTION: Simplify the following. a) 3(2a - b - 5c) - (a + 4b - 3c) b) (I - 2j + 3k) + (-2i + k) - (-2i - 3k)

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Question 1200639: Simplify the following.
a) 3(2a - b - 5c) - (a + 4b - 3c)
b) (I - 2j + 3k) + (-2i + k) - (-2i - 3k)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the following.
a) 3(2a - b - 5c) - (a + 4b - 3c)
b) (I - 2j + 3k) + (-2i + k) - (-2i - 3k)
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Answer by ikleyn(52801) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve the problem,  first group  " co-named "  terms and then combine like terms.