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Simplify the expression:
5+a+7a+1

User Abalogh
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13+a


5+7+1 is eight (8) and the a is the same variable so you just out them together
User Rabid Penguin
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Answer:

13+2a

Explanation:

5+7+1 is 13. a +a is 2 a. Therefore, the answer is 13+2a!