Question

Simplify 8+4a+6.2-9a=

Answer 1

Hello! And thank you for your question!

For this equation we are going to first collect like terms by grouping:

(8 + 6.2) + (4a - 9a)

Then just simplify!

14.2 - 5a

But just realize. You can not subtract 14.2 - 5a. Because they are not the same term.

Final Answer:

14.2 - 5a

Answer 2

Hello there!

8 + 4a + 6.2 - 9a

All we have to do is combine the like terms

8 + 6.2 - 9a + 4a

14.2 - 5a


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