Question

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

Answer 1

`8a - 4b`

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms

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

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

`8a - 4b`

Answer:
`8a - 4b`

Answer 2

8a -4b

Explanation:

3a+2b+5a-6b

Combine like terms

3a+5a = 8a

2b-6b = -4b

Add them back together

8a -4b