Question

Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b

Answer 1

c, minus 44 a plus 22 B

Explanation:

12a + 26b -4b – 16a

=12 a - 16 a + 26b - 4b ( like terms )

= -4a+22b

Answer 2

(c) -4a + 22b

Explanation:

12a + 26b - 4b - 16a

= (12a - 16a) + (26b - 4b)

= -4a + 22b