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Simplify 3a+2b+5a-6b

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Answer:


8a - 4b

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms


3a + 2b + 5a - 6b


(3a + 5a) + (2b - 6b)


8a - 4b

Answer:
8a - 4b

User Hschne
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Answer:

8a -4b

Explanation:

3a+2b+5a-6b

Combine like terms

3a+5a = 8a

2b-6b = -4b

Add them back together

8a -4b

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