Question

Has anyone got an answer for this question

3a + 5a - a + 8b - 3b + 4
(simplify the expression) ​

Answer 1

7a+5b+4

Explanation:

Add the variables together

3a+5a-a=7a

8b-3b=5b

7a+5b+4

Answer 2

7a + 5b + 4.

Explanation:

Adding like terms, 3a + 5a is 8a. 8a -a is 7a. Then 8b - 3b is 5b. Then there are no more like terms. You are left with 7a + 5b + 4.