Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter R - Elementary Algebra Review - R.1 Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - R.1 Exercise Set - Page 939: 85

Answer

$36a-48b$

Work Step by Step

Using $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ (or the Distributive Property), and then combining like terms, the given expression, $ 6[2a+4(a-2b)] ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 6[2a+4a-8b] \\\\= 6[6a-8b] \\\\= 36a-48b .\end{array}
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