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Find the sum of -4a-3 and 7a-4.

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7 a -4 =30

Move all terms not containing

a

to the right side of the equation.

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7

a = 34

Divide each term by

7

and simplify.

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a = 34 7

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

a = 34 7

Decimal Form:

a = 4. 857142

Mixed Number Form:

a

=

4 6/ 7

User Pangyuteng
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Answer: 3a - 7

Explanation:

(-4a - 3) + (7a - 4)

Combine like terms

-4a + 7a - 3 - 4

3a - 7

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User Midstack
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