Question

Can someone please help me solve this question 17a + 1b - 7a + 3b + 17​

Answer 1

Simplify 1 × b to b

17a + b - 7a + 3b + 17

Collect like terms

(17a - 7a) + (b + 3b) + 17

Simplify

10a + 4b + 17

Answer 2

10a + 4b + 17

Explanation:

Combine like terms (terms with the same amount of variables & same variables). Reorder the terms:

17a - 7a + 1b + 3b + 17

(17a - 7a) + (b + 3b) + 17

10a + 4b + 17

10a + 4b + 17 is your answer.

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