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Simplify by combining like terms 6a + 3b + a + 2

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Answer:


7a+3b+2

Explanation:


6a+3b+a+2

Use commutative property of addition
x+y=y+x


6a+3b+a+2=6a+(a+3b)+2

use associative property of addition
x+(y+2)=(x+y)+2


6a+(a+3b)+2=(6a+a)+3b+2\\=7a+3b+2

Hence
6a+3b+a+2=7a+3b+2

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