Simplify 3 (a plus 2) minus a plus 10

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Randy Greene

Mathematics

31 May, 11:57

Simplify 3 (a plus 2) minus a plus 10

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Kramer · Answer 1

3 (a + 2) - a + 10

Use distributive property

3a + 6 - a + 10

Subtract a from 3a

2a + 6 + 10

Add 6 to 10

Final Answer: 2a + 16

Dickson · Answer 2

To start solving this equation, use the distributive property to get ride of the parenthesis.

3 (a + 2) - a + 10

3a + 6 - a + 10

Now, combine like terms.

2a + 16