Question

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Find the missing term. The sum of 2ab2 and (-5ab2) is the same as the sum of (-6ab2) and -2ab^2 2ab^2 -3ab^2 3ab^2 .

Answer 1

Let x be a missing term

(-6ab²) + x = 2ab² + (-5ab²)
-6ab² + x = 2ab² - 5ab²
x = 2ab² - 5ab² + 6ab²
x = 3ab²

Answer: 3ab²