To simplify the expression \( 8a - 2a \), you subtract \( 2a \) from \( 8a \):
\[ 8a - 2a = (8 - 2)a = 6a \]
So, the simplified expression is \( 6a \).
Simplify 8a − 2a
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.(1 point)
1 answer
To simplify the expression \( 8a - 2a \), you subtract \( 2a \) from \( 8a \):
\[ 8a - 2a = (8 - 2)a = 6a \]
So, the simplified expression is \( 6a \).