Question

Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.

Answer 1

(a)

Explanation:

collect the available like terms.

16a -12a +26b-4b

4a+22b

Answer 2

C. -4a + 22b

Explanation:

12a + 26b -4b – 16a

= 12a – 16a + 26b – 4b

= -4a + 22b