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OpenStudy (anonymous):

combine like terms 6(2a+b) + b

OpenStudy (dmndlife24):

Well, first you have to simplify and you will do this by distributing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12a+7b

OpenStudy (kamibug):

You can first distribute the 6 by multiplying it to each term in the parenthesis. 12a +6b +b Like terms have the same variable. So you would add 6b and b in this case. 12a +7b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12a+6b+b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks @Kamibug

OpenStudy (dmndlife24):

distribute the the 6 into both terms in the parenthesis... 12a+6b+b

OpenStudy (dmndlife24):

Oh well....nm

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