Answer:
a:
Step-by-step explanation:
In the first one it would be (21-8)-6=7.
and in the second one it would be 21-(8-6)=19
If it's just distribution, not solving for s (I mean I could but do you need to?):
5(2s² - 3s + 4) Distribute/multiply 5 into (2s² - 3s + 4)
(5)2s² - (5)3s + (5)4
10s² - 15s + 20