Question

Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.​

Answer 1

Answer :

›»› The expression is -4a + 22b.

Given :

• 12a + 26b - 4b - 16a.

To Find :

• Expand the expression.

Solution :

→ 12 a + 26 - 4b - 16a

Organize the terms,

→ (12 - 16)a + (26 - 4)b

Arrange the constant term,

→ -4a + (26 - 4)b

Arrange the constant term,

→ -4a + 22b

║Hence, the expression is -4a + 22b.║

Correct option is (c) -4a + 22b ✔

Procedure :

The above question has been solved by BODMAS rule.

BODMAS rule stand for :

• B stand for Bracket.
• O stand for of.
• D stand for Divide.
• M stand for Multiplication.
• A stand for Add.
• S stand for Subtract.

In this way the above problem has been solved.

The word "of" shows multiplication.

Answer 2

$\huge \bold \color{red} \mathfrak{answer} :$

$12a + 2b - b - 16a$

$\implies12a - 16a + 26b - 4b \\ \implies \: - 4a + 22b$

$\bold { so \: option \: c \: is \: the \: correct}$