SOLUTION: I need proper help solving this problem; 4a-2b[(4a+3b)-3c]-5a when a=-3, b=-2, c=-1

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Question 764306: I need proper help solving this problem;
4a-2b[(4a+3b)-3c]-5a
when a=-3, b=-2, c=-1
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Erase each , one at a time, and write in place of each.

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Then erase the and write in its place.

Do the indicated arithmetic.

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4a-2b[(4a+3b)-3c]-5a
when a=-3, b=-2, c=-1
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4*-3 -2*-2[4*-3 + 3*-2] -5*-3
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-12 +4[-12-6] +15
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-12 +4*-18 + 15
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= -12-72+15
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= -69
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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