SOLUTION: Simplify the following expression. Show each step of the solution and name the property that you used in each step 4a-7+(7-3a)

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Question 174697: Simplify the following expression. Show each step of the solution and name the property that you used in each step
4a-7+(7-3a)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4a-7%2B%287-3a%29 Start with the given expression.


4a-7%2B7-3a Remove the parenthesis.


%284a-3a%29%2B%28-7%2B7%29 Group like terms.


a Combine like terms.


So 4a-7%2B%287-3a%29=a