Question

Math

`(2a + 3) + (3a - 7)`
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Answer 1

2a+3+3a-7 - remove and make one equation
5a-4 ~have to combine like terms (2a+3a) (3-7)
Answer: 5a-4

Answer 2

5a -4

Explanation:

Given

(2a + 3) + (3a - 7) ← remove parenthesis

= 2a + 3 + 3a - 7 ← collect like terms

= (2a + 3a) + (3 - 7)

= 5a + (- 4)

= 5a - 4