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Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.

User Alexshr
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Explanation:

Start by grouping the variables (basically reorganizing)

12a - 16a + 26b - 4b

subtract like terms

-4a + 22b

Your answer is c

I hope this helps!!!!!

User Srivathsa
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The answer is C. -4a+22b
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