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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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a-3+5a-2 = 6a-5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a-3%2B5a-2 Start with the given expression.


%28a%2B5a%29%2B%28-3-2%29 Group the common terms.


6a-5 Combine like terms.


So a-3%2B5a-2=6a-5


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