Question

14a-5b+3a-b. how do I solve this, please?

Answer 1

Combine like terms

Answer 2

14a+3a-5b-b

Answer 3

NOw put the same stuff together

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

would the answer be 12b?

Answer 6

14a-5b+3a-b. would the answer be 12b?

Answer 7

tell me why you think the answer would be 12b

Answer 8

have to combine your like terms.. since there is an "a" unless total combined is 0, you must include both terms

Answer 9

by the way, this is not an equation since there is no equal sign. The directions should have been to simplify

Answer 10

just an FYI