Question

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Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.

Answer 1

ye D is correct

Explanation:

To combine the terms 12a + 26b - 4b - 16a, you first simplify the like terms. Add the coefficients of a terms and add the coefficients of b terms separately. You get 12a - 16a + 26b - 4b which results in -4a + 22b. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) -4a + 22b.

Answer 2

D is correct

Explanation:

(4 – 5) – (13 – 18 + 2).

= -1-(13+2-18).

= -1-(15-18).

= -1-(-3).

= -1+3.

= 2.

Answer: (d)