Question

Combine like terms to simplify the
equation below.

Answer 1

4a + 6b

Explanation:

4a - 2a + 6b + 2a

= 4a + 6b

(because -2a and +2a get cancelled by each other)

Answer 2

4a+6b

Explanation:

4a -2a +6b +2a

Combine like terms

4a-2a+2a+6b

4a+6b