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Simplify by looking for like terms: 3a – a + 4b – 2b.

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Answer:

2a+2b

Explanation:

3a - a = 2a

4b - 2b = 2b

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Answer:

2a+2b

Explanation:

3a – a + 4b – 2b

Combine like terms

3a-a =2a

4b-2b =2b

3a – a + 4b – 2b. = 2a+2b

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