3 years ago

Simplify 3a+2b+5a-6b

Mathematics

2 answers:

tatyana61 [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

$8a - 4b$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms

$3a + 2b + 5a - 6b$

$(3a + 5a) + (2b - 6b)$

$8a - 4b$

Answer: $8a - 4b$

tatuchka [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

8a -4b

Step-by-step explanation:

3a+2b+5a-6b

Combine like terms

3a+5a = 8a

2b-6b = -4b

Add them back together

8a -4b

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