Question

subtract 5a from 8a the result is​

Answer 1

Answer:

3a

8a - 5a = 8 - 5 = 3

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Answer 2

In context to question asked,

We have to determine the value when 5a is subtracted from 8a.

As here,

both the number have same variable,

So, we will directly operate subtraction rule on the given number.

As we have to subtract 5a from 8a, so will write it as $8a -5a$

After subtraction we will get it as,

$8a-5a = 3a$

Hence, we will get 3a when 5a is subtracted from 8a