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Subtract-a^2-5ab+3ab^2 from 3a^2-2ab+3b2

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The correct answer is 4a^2 + 3ab

In order to find this, we can write the equation out as described and then follow the order of operations.

3a^2 - 2ab + 3b^2 - (-a^2 - 5ab + 3b^2) ----> Distribute the negative

3a^2 - 2ab + 3b^2 + a^2 + 5ab - 3b^2 ----> Combine like terms

4a^2 + 3ab

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