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Simplify (7a + 10b) − (4a − 6b).

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Answer:

3a+16b

Explanation:

7a+10b-4a+6b

7a-4a+10b+6b

3a+16b

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Answer:

3a +16b

Explanation:

Use the distributive property to eliminate parentheses:

7a +10b -4a +6b

Group like terms, if you need to:

(7a -4a) +(10b +6b)

Simplify each group:

3a +16b

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