simplify (−2)∙(2a+7)

Question

simplify this: (−2)∙(2a+7)

 

Answer 1

Just multiply the -2 through to each of the other terms.

-2*2a + 7*-2 = -4a-14

Now reduce to simplify completely.

Divide both sides by -2.

-2a - 14 = a-7

  -2   -2

Your final answer is a= -7