Question

Simplify 3a + 7b - 9 - 8a + 3b + 4. Please help

Answer 1

• -5a+10b-5

Explanation:

3a + 7b - 9 - 8a + 3b + 4 (Combine like terms)

(3a−8a) + (7b+3b) + (-9+4)

-5a +10b -5

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

-5a + 10b - 5

Explanation:

Simplify by combining like terms. Like terms are terms with the same amount of the same variables. Set the expression:

3a - 8a + 7b + 3b - 9 + 4

(3a - 8a) + (7b + 3b) + (-9 + 4)

(-5a) + (10b) + (-5)

-5a + 10b - 5 is your answer.

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