The answer to this equation is 25a - 40b - 10
Steps:
−17b +a + −23b + 24a + −10
Combine like terms. In this case, the like terms would be ( -17b + -23b) and (a + 24a)
−17b + a + −23b + 24a + −10
Eliminate the addition symbols as it's not necessary anymore.
25a + - 40b + - 10
= 25a - 40b - 10