SOLUTION: Hello I need help on a question that I don't understand. 1. Find the value of: a-3+5a-2 = Thanks.

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Question 416675: Hello I need help on a question that I don't understand.
1. Find the value of:
a-3+5a-2 =
Thanks.

Found 2 solutions by anshu_a, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by anshu_a(16)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a-3+5a-2 = 6a-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Group the common terms.


Combine like terms.


So


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