Question

1. find the sum: (6a + 6) + (3x − 2) + (2a + 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

$(6a + 2a) + 3x + (6 - 2 + 4)$

Step2: Combine like terms for $a$

$8a + 3x + (6 - 2 + 4)$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$8a + 3x + 8$

Answer:

$8a + 3x + 8$