Question

1. $9a - 3 + 2a + 5$

answer: _______________

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms with $a$

$9a + 2a = 11a$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$-3 + 5 = 2$

Step3: Sum the two results

$11a + 2$

Answer:

$11a + 2$