How to solve 2a-(5a-1)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2a-(5a-1)$$

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$1-3a$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $5a-1$, find the opposite of each term.

$$2a-5a-\left(-1\right)$$

The opposite of $-1$ is $1$.

$$2a-5a+1$$

Combine $2a$ and $-5a$ to get $-3a$.

$$-3a+1$$

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$1-3a$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $5a-1$, find the opposite of each term.

$$2a-5a-\left(-1\right)$$

The opposite of $-1$ is $1$.

$$2a-5a+1$$

Combine $2a$ and $-5a$ to get $-3a$.

$$-3a+1$$

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