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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2a + 3b - a

OpenStudy (compassionate):

2a - a = ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2a - a + 3b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I minus the a from 2a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes and u get a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so trhen it will be a +3b because there not like terms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, you combine the 2a and -a which gives you a, and the 3b stays the same

OpenStudy (compassionate):

Yes. So you have a + 3b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

absolutely right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or 3b + a, it does not matter

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