Question

Find the sum of (8a + 2b − 4) and (3b − 5) in simplest form.

Answer 1

(8a + 2b − 4) and (3b − 5)

Remove bracket,

8a + 2b - 4 + 3b - 5

Group like terms,

8a + 2b + 3b - 9

Add similar elements,

8a + 5b - 9