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Hey there!
(2/3a - 5) - (1/3a + 3)
= 2/3a - 5 - 1/3a + 3
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= (2/3a - 1/3a) - ( -5 + 3)
= 1/3a - 2
Therefore, your answer should be: 1/3a - 2
OR
Hey there!
(2/3a - 5) - (1/3a + 3)
= 2/3a - 5 - 1/3a + 3
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= (2/3a - 1/3a) - ( -5 + 3)
= 1/3a - 2
Therefore, your answer should be: 1/3a - 2
OR