Question

Simplify 4a +3b - a -5b

Answer 1

4a + 3b - a - 5b

First, gather the like terms.

`(4a - a)+(3b-5b)`
Second, subtract 4a - a to get 3a.

`(3a)+(3b-5b)`
Third, subtract 3b - 5b to get 2b.

`3a - 2b`

Answer: 3a - 2b