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8a+ 5 - 10a -11 simplify by combining like terms

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8a + 5 - 10a - 11 simplified equals -2a - 6

Explanation:

1st group like terms: 8a - 10a + 5 - 11

2nd add similar elements: 8a - 10a = -2a,

-2a + 5 - 11

3rd add/subtract the numbers: 5 - 11 = -6

-2a - 6

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