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  • May 23, 2007, 12:51 AM
    d4hd4h
    3a+4b-(-6a-3b)
  • May 23, 2007, 12:56 AM
    Capuchin
    I will solve a similar question for you

    4b - 9a - (-7a + 6b)

    First we rewrite the minus sign before the brackets

    4b - 9a + (-1(-7a + 6b))

    Now we expand out the innermost brackets

    4b - 9a + (7a - 6b)

    Now we can eliminate the other brackets

    4b - 9a + 7a - 6b

    Grouping like terms:

    (4b - 6b) + (7a -9a)

    And now we solve the terms in brackets:

    -2b + (-2a)

    And expand

    -2b - 2a

    Now you have a go at yours and let me know what answer you get.
  • May 23, 2007, 01:12 AM
    d4hd4h
    9a 7b
  • May 23, 2007, 04:04 AM
    Capuchin
    9a + 7b yes you're right! :)

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