Question

Combine terms: 12a + 26b -4b – 16a.

(a) 4a + 22b,

(b) -28a + 30b,

(c) -4a + 22b,

(d) 28a + 30b.

Answer 1

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$12a + 26b - 4b - 16a \\ \\ \\ = 12a - 16a + 26b - 4b \\ \\ \\ = - 4a + 22b$

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Answer 2

Answer:

12a +26b-4b-16a

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

= -4a+22b