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What is the simplified expression for 5ab+9ab-ab?

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combine 5ab and 9ab because they’re all like terms , so 14ab-ab is left. subtract the like terms : 13ab
User Andreas Klinger
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Answer:

13ab

Explanation:

These terms are like terms, meaning they can be added together, like so:

5ab + 9ab - ab

14ab - ab

13ab

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