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 \( 6a \).