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What is the sum of -3a + 2 + 5a -3
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What is the sum of -3a + 2 + 5a -3

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Answer:

2a-1

Explanation:

-3a+2+5a-3

Add like terms

-3a+5a+2-3

2a-1

(+ turns into minus because +2-3 equals a negative number)

User Shadam
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Answer:

2a - 1

Explanation:

I can only simplify

-3a + 2 + 5a - 3

2a + 2 - 3

2a - 1

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