Simplify the following expression: 0.5((20 – a) + 2a(-4 + 3a)) O The expression is fully simplified. O 10 - 2.5a O 10 - 4.5a + 3a? O 10 + 7a - 3a?

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Simplify the following expression: 0.5((20 – a) + 2a(-4 + 3a))
O The expression is fully simplified.
O 10 – 2.5a
O 10- 4.5a + 3a?
O 10 + 7a - 3a?
Transcribed Image Text:Simplify the following expression: 0.5((20 – a) + 2a(-4 + 3a)) O The expression is fully simplified. O 10 – 2.5a O 10- 4.5a + 3a? O 10 + 7a - 3a?
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