Question

How do you solve `15a + 6b - 12a - 8b`?

Answer 1

`=color(blue)(3a -2b`

Explanation:

The expression can be simplified by grouping like terms:

`15a +6b -12a -8b`

`=color(blue)((15a-12a)) +6b -8b`

`=color(blue)(3a -2b`