Question

What is the simplified expression for 5ab+9ab-ab?

Answer 1

Remember the order of operations, pemdas, add 5ab and 9ab to get 14ab, then subtract to get 13ab 

Answer 2

The simplified form of the given expression is
`13ab`.

Explanation:

We are given the expression,

`5ab+9ab-ab`

Using the order of operations rule, we have,

First we will add the terms 5ab and 9ab.

So, the expression is
`14ab-ab`

Now, we will subtract the terms to get the final answer,

That is,
`5ab+9ab-ab` =
`13ab`

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
`13ab`.