Question

subtract.

\\((9a + 2) - (6a + 2)\\)

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign

$$ (9a + 2) - (6a + 2) = 9a + 2 - 6a - 2 $$

Group and combine like terms

$$ (9a - 6a) + (2 - 2) = 3a + 0 = 3a $$

Answer:

Subtract.

$$ (9a + 2) - (6a + 2) $$

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