Question

next, rewrite the order of the addends. your expression should show all of the as grouped together and all of the bs grouped together. 3a + 1b - 2a + 4b 3a + 1b + -2a + 4b □ + □ + □ + □

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms (a terms first)

Identify and group terms with $a$: $3a + (-2a)$

Step2: Group like terms (b terms next)

Identify and group terms with $b$: $1b + 4b$

Step3: Rewrite the expression

Combine the grouped terms in order

Answer:

$3a$ $+$ $-2a$ $+$ $1b$ $+$ $4b$