Question

2a + 3b + 4b + 5a + 17?
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Answer 1

`2a + 3b + 4b + 5a + 17 \\ 7a + 7b + 17`

Answer 2

7a+7b+17

Explanation:

1. group similar terms

2a+5a+3b+4b+17

2. add similar elements: 2a + 5a =7a

7a+3b+4b+17

3. add similar elements: 3b + 4b =7b

7a+7b+17 = FINAL ANSWER!

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