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If the forces are equal then the net force is 0.

If one force is greater than the other than whatever is having the two forces exerted on it will move in the direction of the greater force's direction. The total force will equal the greater force - lesser force.

You can draw it in vectors to help visualize.

e.g.

F1 <------------------*-------> F2

let's say F1 = 5 newtons and F2 = 2 newtons. The combined force would equal 3 newtons going <- direction.

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