Glencoe Math Accelerated, Student Edition
Glencoe Math Accelerated, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780076637980
Author: McGraw-Hill Glencoe
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 10GP
To determine

To simplify the expression 5a−2−3a+7

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Answer to Problem 10GP

  2a+5

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The expression, 5a−2−3a+7

Concept used:

Rules of Addition/ Subtraction:

  • Two numbers with similar sign always get added and the resulting number will carry the similar sign.
  • Two numbers with opposite signs always get subtracted and the resulting number will carry the sign of larger number.

Calculation:

In order to simplify the given expression, add or subtract and simplify the like terms as shown below

  5a−2−3a+7=(5a−3a)−2+7=2a+5

Thus, the given expression simplifies to 2a+5

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Chapter 7 Solutions

Glencoe Math Accelerated, Student Edition

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