Find the sum of (8a + 2b − 4) and (3b − 5) in simplest form.

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RomanK · Answer 1 · 2023-04-11T04:24:45+0000

Answer:

(8a + 2b − 4) and (3b − 5)

Remove bracket,

8a + 2b - 4 + 3b - 5

Group like terms,

8a + 2b + 3b - 9

Add similar elements,

8a + 5b - 9