Question

3x +2a+5x+4a
simplified

Answer 1

8x+6a

5p+7q

Explanation:

1)

3x+2a+5x+4a

rearrange

3x+5x+2a+4a

simplify

8x+6a

2)

7p+6q-2p+q

rearrange

7p-2p+6q+q

simplify

5p+7q

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Answer 2

a) 8x + 6a

b) 5p + 7q

Explanation:

3x + 2a + 5x + 4a

Combine alike terms.

3x + 5x + 2a + 4a = 8x + 6a

7p - 2p + 6q + q = 5p + 7q