ECZ 2016 · GCE Paper 1 — Algebra

Simplify 2m − 4n − 3(3n − m).

  • A. −m − 13n
  • B. 5m + 5n
  • C. 5m − 13n
  • D. 5m − 7n

Verified working — step 1

Expand −3(3n − m) = −9n + 3m. Then collect: 2m + 3m = 5m and −4n − 9n = …

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