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HELP MEH PLEASE! THIS IS HALF MY GRADE! Subtract 16a+3 from 13a−5 . Which is the correct answer?

−16a−2

16a−2

16a−8

−16a+8

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To answer the problem, we must identify the terms first. Our minuend is 13a - 5 and our subtrahend is 16a + 3.
minuend - subtrahend = difference
(13a - 5) - (16a + 3) = difference
difference = -3a - 8
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