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Question 104363: My son is working on simplifying expressions using the distributive property as well as grouping like expressions. I remember how to do some of it, but I am stumped on how to simplify the following two equations. Your help is greatly appreciated.
5h+4c-2h+2
6g-8b+3g Answer by elima(1433) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5h+4c-2h+2
6g-8b+3g
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You need to collect like terms;
5h-2h+4c+2
You can only add or subtract terms that are alike;
3h+4c+2
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6g-8b+3g
6g+3g-8b
9g-8b
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