Question

Combine like terms to simplify the expression 9/8a + 4/8a - 5/8

Answer choices
A. 8/11a + 1/4
B. 13/8 - 5/8
C. 7/8a + 8/5
D. 5/8a - 5/8

Answer 1

13/8a - 5/8

Explanation:

the only terms you can combine are 9/8a and 4/8a. You can add the fractions together to create 13/8a. the -5/8 can't be combined since it doesn't have an a

13/8a - 5/8