To simplify the expression \(8a - 2a\), you combine the like terms:
\[ 8a - 2a = (8 - 2)a = 6a \]
So, the simplified expression is \(6a\).
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To simplify the expression \(8a - 2a\), you combine the like terms:
\[ 8a - 2a = (8 - 2)a = 6a \]
So, the simplified expression is \(6a\).