Question

1. simplify: \\(4a + 7 - a + 3\\)

Explanation:

Identify and group like terms

$$ (4a - a) + (7 + 3) $$

Combine the coefficients

$$ 3a + 10 $$

Answer:

1. Simplify: \(4a + 7 - a + 3 =\) <blank>\(3a + 10\)</blank>