Question

Simplify the expression by combining like

terms:

4a + 1 + a +3
Enter the number that goes in the box.
[?] a + [?]

Answer 1

[5] a + [4]

Explanation:

Simplify the expression by combining like

terms: 4a + 1 + a +3 Enter the number that goes in the box. [?] a + [?]

Combine like terms: like terms are a and the numbers

4a + 1 + a +3

5 a + 4

Answer 2

`\sf \: 5a + 4`

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 4a + 1 + a + 3

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 4a + 1 + a + 3

→ (4a + a) + (1 + 3)

→ (5a) + (4)

→ 5a + 4

Hence, the answer is 5a + 4.