What is 6a plus 3b-5a-8b?

Answer 1

To simplify the expression (6a + 3b - 5a - 8b), combine like terms. For the (a) terms: (6a - 5a = 1a) or just (a). For the (b) terms: (3b - 8b = -5b). Thus, the simplified expression is (a - 5b).