ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra

Simplify 2a2 - 5b(a - b) + ab.

  • A. 2a2 - 4ab + 5b2
  • B. 2a2 - 6ab + 5b2
  • C. 2a2 - 5ab + 5b2
  • D. 2a2 + 6ab - 5b2

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2a2 - 5b(a - b) + ab

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