Question

Simplify by adding the like terms. 8b+9b+6a+3a.

Grade#8

Answer 1

9a + 17b cuz 8+9=17 and 6+3=9

Answer 2

Explanation:

the like terms are the terms with same algebraic terms and same power (indices) .

so,

8b+9b+6a+3a

you have to add 'b' terms and 'a' terms

∴ 17b+9a