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Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: -n+(-3)+3n+5

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Answer: 2n+2

Explanation:

1. Remove the parentheses

-n-3+3n+5

2. Collect like terms

2n-3+5

3. Calculate the sum

2n+2

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