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Combine

2a - 3b + 5b - a

A) 3ab
B) 3a + 2b
C) 7a - 4b
D) a + 2b

Please explain and show work!!

2 Answers

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The correct answer is D) a + 2b.

In order to find the answer to this problem, first group the like terms. Start with the a terms.

2a - a = a

Now do the same with the b terms.

-3b + 5b = 2b.

Now that we have each of these answers, we can put them together to form 1 + 2b, which is your final answer.

User Daft
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add like terms

2a - 3b + 5b - a

= (2a - a) + (-3b + 5b)

= a + 2b

Answer: D) a + 2b

User Maslick
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