Question

What is the result when 2a - 5 is subtracted from 3a + 3?

Answer 1

Answer:-1a+2

Explanation:

add like terms

Answer 2

Hey there!

(2a - 5) - (3a + 5)

= 2a - 5 - 3a + 5

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= (2a - 3a) + (-5 + 3)

= 2a - 3a + (-5) + 3

= -1a - 2

Therefore, your answer should be:

-1a - 2

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