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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distribute property then combine like terms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a+3-5=3a-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[3a+3-5=3a-2\] ok so i went like that but then do i subtract 3a from 3a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

unless it says if true statement

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a-2=3a-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would it be no solution

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so 4(p+3)+9=3(p-2)+6 would that equal -15

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