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3a+2b-8a+b
What is the answer

User Thisisnic
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Explanation:

3a+2b+8a-b

Combine like terms

Like tems are 3a and -8a

3 a - 8 a = -5a

-5a +2b+ b

combine like terms

2b +b = 3b

therefore the answer is

-5a + 3b

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User Bergben
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(3a) - (8a) = -5a
2b + b = 3b
-5a + 3b
User Mrug
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