5. Maura writes an expression equivalent to 8a - (-3 – 5a) – 2a.
Her work is shown below.
8a - (-3 - 5a) - 2a
Step 1: 8a+ 3 - 5a – 2a
Step 2: (8a – 5a – 2a) + 3
Step 3: (3a - 2a) + 3
Step 4: a +3
In what step does Maura make a mistake? Describe her error and find the correct
equivalent expression.
Your answer

the answer is d. (1.2, -4.7) on edgn

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step-by-step explanation:

c.

step-by-step explanation:

she should of added 9^2 and 12^2. that is because it is a^2+b^2=c^2. c^2 is the hypotenuse and should always be bigger than the other two numbers. which is why she should of added 9 squared and 12 squared together instead of 15 squared.

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