Question

Simplify the expression:
3a^(2)+9a^(2)+–4a^(2)+–6a^(2)+–2a^(2)+–8a^(2)

Answer 1

Combine like terms (add the coefficients):

(3 + 9 − 4 − 6 − 2 − 8)a^2 = −8a^2

So the simplified expression is −8a^2.