Answer to Question #230257 in Algebra for rob

Question

3. Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.

Solution:

12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

= 12a – 16a + 26b – 4b.

= -4a + 22b.

Answer 1

3)

Given expressions,

12a + 26b -4b – 16a

rearrange according to like terms

=12a-16a+26b-4b

=-4a+22b

Thus, option c is correct.