SOLUTION: 6a + (2a + 8b)

Question 327990: 6a + (2a + 8b)
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By the associative property of addition,
6a + (2a + 8b)
(6a + 2a) + 8b
8a + 8b

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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