SOLUTION: 5a-(a+b)-[2a-b-(3a+5b)] I don't understand how to do this problem.

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Question 373777: 5a-(a+b)-[2a-b-(3a+5b)] I don't understand how to do this problem.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

simplifying

5a-(a+b)-[2a-b-(3a+5b)]

5a-(a+b)-[2a-b-3a-5b]

5a-(a+b)-[-a-6b]

5a-(a+b)+a+6b

5a-a-b+a+6b

5a + 5b