Question

Add the expressions 4 - 2/3b + 1/4a and 1/2a + 1/6b - 7 . What is the simplified sum?
1. -1/6a-+5/12b-3
2. 3/4a-1/2b-3
3. 3/4a+5/6b-3
4. 5/12a-1/6b-3
Only looking for the answer btw.

Answer 1

Answer:

4-2/3b + 1/4a + 1/2a + 1/6b -7

1/4a + 1/2a + 1/6b - 2/3b + 4 - 7

3/4a - 3/6b - 3

3/4a -1/2b - 3

Hence the correct option is (2)