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Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.​

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\mathfrak{SOLUTION} _((By\:Mister360)) \begin{cases} \\ \rm \mapsto \: 12a + 26b - 4b - 16a \\ \\ \rm \mapsto \: 12a - 16a + 26b - 4b \\ \\ \rm \mapsto \: (12 - 16)a + (26 - 4)b \\ \\ \rm \mapsto \: - 4a + 22b \\ \\ \rm \mapsto \: - (4a - 22b) \end{cases}

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Answer:

The answer is -4a + 22b

Explanation:

12a + 26b -4b -16a

12a - 16a + 26b - 4b

-4a + 22b

Thus, The answer is -4a + 22b

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