Question

Algebraic Expression:
Add:
2a+3b
4a+7b

Answer 1

6a + 10b

Explanation:

(2a + 3b) + (4a + 7b) =

Drop the two sets of parentheses since they are unnecessary.

= 2a + 3b + 4a + 7b

Group like terms together.

= 2a + 4a + 3b + 7b

Add like terms.

= 6a + 10b