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Solve the following equatio
23 - 7a + - (3a - 3)

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Answer:

26-10a

Explanation:

Question : 23 - 7a + - (3a - 3)

1. Remove the parenthesis - When there is a "-" in front of the parenthesis, change the sign of each term in parenthesis

23-7a-3a+3

2. Add the numbers that you have - 23 and 3

23 - 7a - 3a + 3 ------

26-7a-3a

3. Collect the like terms - 7a and 3a

26 - 7a - 3a

26 - 10a

Your simplified answer is 26 - 10a

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