Simplify the following expression: -ab+12a-6ab

Kolin asked Nov 20, 2023

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Kolin asked Nov 20, 2023

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-7ab + 12a

Step-by-step explanation:

-ab+12a-6ab

Collect like terms:

-ab - 6ab + 12a

-ab is the same as -1ab. Add it to -6ab, you will get negative 7ab

-7ab + 12a

The simplified expression = -7ab + 12a

Bugfreerammohan answered Nov 26, 2023

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