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Simplify 4a +3b - a -5b

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4a + 3b - a - 5b

First, gather the like terms.

(4a - a)+(3b-5b)
Second, subtract 4a - a to get 3a.

(3a)+(3b-5b)
Third, subtract 3b - 5b to get 2b.

3a - 2b

Answer: 3a - 2b

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