Respuesta :

Space

Answer:

2a - 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

(a - 3) + (a - 5)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Combine like terms (a):                    2a - 3 - 5
  2. Combine like terms (Z):                    2a - 8