Answer:
a - 8
Explanation:
7a−6+3−8a−(−2a+5)
Distribute the Negative Sign:
=7a−6+3−8a+−1(−2a+5)
=7a+−6+3+−8a+−1(−2a)+(−1)(5)
=7a+−6+3+−8a+2a+−5
Combine Like Terms:
=(7a+−8a+2a)+(−6+3+−5)
=a + −8
= a − 8
