SOLUTION: 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 simpl

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Question 104368: 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 scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
collect the like terms together

5h+4c-2h+2=(5h-2h)+4c+2=3h+4c+2

6g-8b+3g=(6g+3g)-8b=9g-8b