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4a + 1 + a + 3
= 4a + 1 + 1a + 3
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS:
= (4a + 1a) + (1 + 3)
= (4a + a) + (1 + 3)
= 4a + a + 1 + 3
= 5a + 4
Therefore, your answer should be:
5a + 4
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