Finite Math Examples

$9 a + 8 a + 3 a - 5 b - 3 a$

Step 1

Combine the opposite terms in $9 a + 8 a + 3 a - 5 b - 3 a$ .

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Step 1.1

Subtract $3 a$ from $3 a$ .

$9 a + 8 a - 5 b + 0$

Step 1.2

Add $9 a + 8 a - 5 b$ and $0$ .

$9 a + 8 a - 5 b$

Step 2

Add $9 a$ and $8 a$ .

$17 a - 5 b$