Question

combine like terms means to add the coefficients (numbers) in front of like variables (letters). use the sketch area if needed. combine the like terms and submit your answer. *always combine like terms in alphabetical order and write your constant term last! 8 + 3a + 7b - 5 + 2a - 7b

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms of 'a'

$3a + 2a=(3 + 2)a=5a$

Step2: Combine like - terms of 'b'

$7b-7b=(7 - 7)b = 0$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$8-5=3$

Answer:

$5a + 3$