Question

Simplify the variable expression.
14a +(-3a)

Answer 1

11a

Explanation:

The addition sign does not add the coefficients together. It will already be subtraction with the negative 3a. So, that means the new equation is 14a-3a, then subtracting 14-3 equates to 11.

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{14a+(-3a)=11a}`

Explanation:

`14a+(-3a)\qquad(+)(-)=(-)(+)=(-)\\\\=14a-3a\qquad\text{combine like terms}\\\\=(14-3)a=11a`