How to solve (4a+8)-(3a+1)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(4a+8)-(3a+1)$$

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$a+7$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $3a+1$, find the opposite of each term.

$$4a+8-3a-1$$

Combine $4a$ and $-3a$ to get $a$.

$$a+8-1$$

Subtract $1$ from $8$ to get $7$.

$$a+7$$

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$a+7$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $3a+1$, find the opposite of each term.

$$4a+8-3a-1$$

Combine $4a$ and $-3a$ to get $a$.

$$a+8-1$$

Subtract $1$ from $8$ to get $7$.

$$a+7$$

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