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(2/3a - 5) - (1/3a + 3) simplify
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(2/3a - 5) - (1/3a + 3) simplify

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i have no idea mate

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Hey there!

(2/3a - 5) - (1/3a + 3)

= 2/3a - 5 - 1/3a + 3

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= (2/3a - 1/3a) - ( -5 + 3)

= 1/3a - 2

Therefore, your answer should be: 1/3a - 2

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