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22-11-2021
Mathematics

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Question 3 (Mandatory) (10 points)
Simplify

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

Please show your work so I can’t understand better thank you

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22-11-2021

Answer:

1/3a - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute negative sign:

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

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

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

Combine like terms:

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

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

= 1/3a - 8

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