Question

Simplify 4a + 6a -2b +8b -5

Answer 1

10a +6b -5

Explanation:

4a + 6a -2b +8b -5

Combine like terms

4a + 6a -2b +8b -5

10a +6b -5

Answer 2

10a + 6b - 5

Explanation:

Combine terms with the same variables.

(4a + 6a) + (-2b + 8b) - 5

Simplify:

4a + 6a = 10a

-2b + 8b = 8b - 2b = 6b

10a + 6b - 5 is your answer.

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