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3. Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a. (a) 4a + 22b, (b) -28a + 30b, (c) -4a + 22b, (d) 28a + 30b.​

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\quad \huge \quad \quad \boxed{ \tt \:Answer }


\qquad \tt \rightarrow \:C.) -4a + 22b

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\large \tt Solution \: :

Like terms : Terms having same variable with equal degree (power)

Ex - 2b and -34b are like terms, as they have same variable, with equal power of variable. coefficient may or may not differ.


\qquad \tt \rightarrow \: 12a + 26b - 4b - 16a

[ here, like terms are : 12a and -16a, also 26b and -4b ]


\qquad \tt \rightarrow \: (12a - 16a) + (26b - 4b)


\qquad \tt \rightarrow \: - 4a + 22b

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Answer: It's c.

Explanation:12a-16a =-4a, and 26b-4b=22b.

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