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Question
Subtract:
3a from 5b
Solution
Change the sign of the term of the expression that is to be subtracted and then add.
Term to be subtracted = 3a
Changing the sign of each term of the expression gives -3a.
On adding:
5b+(-3a)
= 5b-3a
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