Question

1. what is the simplified form of $5a - (2a + 3b)$?

a. $3a - 5b$

b. $3a + 3b$

c. $3a - 3b$

d. $7a - 3b$

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

To simplify \(5a - (2a + 3b)\), we first distribute the negative sign to the terms inside the parentheses. This gives us \(5a - 2a - 3b\).

Step2: Combine like terms

Now, we combine the like terms \(5a\) and \(-2a\). Since \(5a - 2a=(5 - 2)a = 3a\), the simplified expression is \(3a - 3b\).

Answer:

c. \(3a - 3b\)