SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this problem 4a-3+5a this is what i did 4a+5a= 9a +(-3) am i right?

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Question 224842: Please help me simplify this problem
4a-3+5a
this is what i did
4a+5a= 9a +(-3)
am i right?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, drj:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, but just make it 9a - 3

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help me simplify this problem

4a-3+5a

this is what i did

4a+5a= 9a +(-3) correct as follows 4a+5a-3=9a+(-3). You forgot the -3 on the left side.

am i right? You are correct...with slight changes in your process in getting the answer.

4a-3+5a=4a+5a-3=(4+5)a-3=9a-3

Answer can be 9a-3 or 9a+(-3).

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