Question

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rewrite in simplest terms: $-3(-9a - 9) - 4(8a - 10)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the coefficients

$(-3)(-9a) + (-3)(-9) + (-4)(8a) + (-4)(-10)$

Step2: Calculate each term

$27a + 27 - 32a + 40$

Step3: Combine like terms

$(27a - 32a) + (27 + 40)$

Step4: Simplify the groups

$-5a + 67$

Answer:

$-5a + 67$