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simplify-5/2 (8a-2b)

Solution

simplify

- \frac{5}{2} (8 a - 2 b)

Solution

- 20 a + 5 b

Solution steps

- \frac{5}{2} (8 a - 2 b)

Apply the distributive law:

a (b - c) = ab - a c

- \frac{5}{2} (8 a - 2 b) = - \frac{5}{2} \cdot 8 a - (- \frac{5}{2}) \cdot 2 b

= - \frac{5}{2} \cdot 8 a - (- \frac{5}{2}) \cdot 2 b

Simplify

- \frac{5}{2} \cdot 8 a - (- \frac{5}{2}) \cdot 2 b : - 20 a + 5 b

= - 20 a + 5 b

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is simplify-5/2 (8a-2b) ?
The solution to simplify-5/2 (8a-2b) is -20a+5b