Question

write an expression that is equivalent to $8a - 3 - 4a + 10$. group the like terms. $8a - 3 - 4a + 10 = 8a + (-3) + (-4a) + 10 = ? + ?$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms (variable terms)

Group \(8a\) and \(-4a\) together. So, \(8a + (-4a) = (8 - 4)a = 4a\)

Step2: Group like terms (constant terms)

Group \(-3\) and \(10\) together. So, \(-3 + 10 = 7\)

Step3: Combine the grouped terms

Now, combine the results from Step1 and Step2. The expression becomes \(4a + 7\)

Answer:

\(4a + 7\) (and the grouped like terms are \(8a - 4a\) and \(-3 + 10\), so filling the boxes: first box \(8a - 4a\) (or \(4a\)) and second box \(-3 + 10\) (or \(7\)) )