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(6ab+a-4)-(ab-1) please help me!

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(6ab + a - 4)-(ab-1) \\ \\ 6ab + a - 4 - ab + 1 \\ \\ (6ab - ab) + a - 4 + 1 \\ \\ 5ab + a - 4 + 1 \\ \\ 5ab + a - 3 \\ \\ Answer: \fbox {5ab + a - 3}
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☆Let's simplify step-by-step!☆
Question you asked:
6ab+a−4(ab−1)

Distribute the Negative Sign:
6ab+a−4+−1(ab−1)
6ab+a+−4+−1ab+(−1)(−1)
6ab+a+−4+ab+1

Combine Like Terms:
6ab+a+−4+ab+1
(6ab+ab)+(a)+(−4+1)

☆Answer:
5ab+a+−3

I hope this helps!☆
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