Simplify these expressions. a. 6ab + (–3x) + 2ab b. 12x + 4y + (–3x) c. 6w + (–2y) + 3w d. 4abc + (–9abc) + 10d

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Simplify these expressions.

a. 6ab + (–3x) + 2ab
b. 12x + 4y + (–3x)
c. 6w + (–2y) + 3w
d. 4abc + (–9abc) + 10d

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Answer:

a. 6ab +( - 3x) + 2ab

=6ab - 3x +2ab

=6ab + 2ab - 3x

=8ab - 3x

Explanation:

Eliminated the brackets first

Collected like terms

Then I solved

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