Q. 29 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Add: 4a, −3b, −8a 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The result on adding 4a, −3b, −8a is -4a-3b.

Step 1. Given information

$\begin{array}{l}\text{The given terms are}\\ 4a,-3b,-8a\\ \text{We have to add the terms.}\end{array}$

Step 2. Add

$\begin{array}{l}\Rightarrow 4a-3b-8a\\ =4a-8a-3b\left[\text{Combine the like terms}\right]\\ =\left(4-8\right)a-3b\left[\text{Simplify}\right]\\ =-4a-3b\end{array}$