Question

Add 2a+6b and 6a-10b

Answer 1

Given:

Two expressions -

• First expression: 2a + 6b
• Second expression: 6a - 10b

What To Find:

We have to -

• Add the given two expressions.

How To Find:

To find we have to -

• First, identify the like terms of the given expressions.
• Next, take and rearrange those like terms.
• Then, solve the like terms.
• Finally, we will find the sum of the given expressions.

Solution:

Take the expressions like,

⟾ (2a + 6b) + (6a - 10b)

Remove the brackets,

⟾ 2a + 6b + 6a - 10b

Rearrange the like terms,

⟾ 2a + 6a + 6b - 10b

Solve the first like terms,

⟾ 8a + 6a - 10b

Solve the second like terms,

⟾ 8a - 4b

Final Answer:

∴ Thus, the sum of the two expressions is 8a - 4b.