SOLUTION: Can you please help me simplify this: 5a-a

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Question 93619: Can you please help me simplify this: 5a-a
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5-1=4
a is the same as 1a
5a-a=4a
Ed Jones