Basic Math Examples

$3 a + 6 + (- 3 a - 8)$

Step 1

Remove parentheses.

$3 a + 6 - 3 a - 8$

Step 2

Combine the opposite terms in $3 a + 6 - 3 a - 8$ .

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Step 2.1

Subtract $3 a$ from $3 a$ .

$0 + 6 - 8$

Step 2.2

Add $0$ and $6$ .

$6 - 8$

Step 3

Subtract $8$ from $6$ .

$- 2$