Question

Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a

Answer 1

-4a + 22b

Explanation:

combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a

• 12a - 16a + 26b - 4b
• -4a + 22b

Answer 2

-4a+22b

Explanation:

If you add the terms with "a" (12a and -16a) you get -4a.

If you add the terms with "b" (26b and -4b) you get a positive 22b.

You can write the answer as -4a+22b or 22b-4a.