Question
simplify 18a+31b+14a-2b
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To simplify the expression \( 18a + 31b + 14a - 2b \), combine like terms.
1. Combine the terms with \( a \):
\[
18a + 14a = 32a
\]
2. Combine the terms with \( b \):
\[
31b - 2b = 29b
\]
Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
\[
32a + 29b
\]
1. Combine the terms with \( a \):
\[
18a + 14a = 32a
\]
2. Combine the terms with \( b \):
\[
31b - 2b = 29b
\]
Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
\[
32a + 29b
\]