3 years ago

What expression is the simplified form of “-12+5a-a-6a+8a+8+3a”? Please explain your reasoning.

Mathematics

2 answers:

kramer3 years ago

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Combine like terms:

-12 + 5a - a - 6a + 8a + 8 + 3a

$-12 + 5a - a - 6a + 8a + 8 + 3a$

5a - a = 4a

4a - 6a = -2a

-2a + 8a = 6a

6a + 3a = 9a

-12 + 8 = -4

Answer

$9a - 4$

ZanzabumX [31]3 years ago

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The answer is 9a-4.the work is there hope this helps if it does please mark brainliest

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