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Simplify the polynomial:
14a + (a – 7)

User Giangimgs
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Answer:


15a-7

Explanation:

14a + (a - 7) = 15a - 7

- Remove the parentheses: (a) = a

14a + a - 7

- Add similar elements: 14a + a = 15a

= 15a - 7

User Jostein
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Answer:

15a -7

Explanation:

14a + (a – 7)

14a +a -7

Combine like terms

15a -7

User Jay Carlton
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