Question

Simplify: 8t + 6r - 3t + 2r
A. 9rt
B. 13rt
C. 5t + 4r
D. 5t + 8r

Answer 1

8t + 6r - 3t + 2r =(8t-3t)+(6r+2r)=5t+8r
Correct answer is D

Answer 2

Let's simplify step-by-step.
8t+6r−3t+2r
=8t+6r+−3t+2r

Combine Like Terms:
=8t+6r+−3t+2r=(6r+2r)+(8t+−3t)=8r+5t

Answer:
=8r+5t
(Or, in your case: D. 5t + 8r)

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Simplify: 8t + 6r - 3t + 2r
A. 9rt
B. 13rt
C. 5t + 4r
D. 5t + 8r