Foundation Mathematics Primary 6 Algebra

Simplify 5a + 3b − 2a + b.

A 3a + 2b
B 3a + 3b
C 3a + 4b
D 7a + 4b
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Step 1: Group the a terms together: 5a − 2a = 3a Step 2: Group the b terms together: 3b + b = 4b Final answer: 3a + 4b Answer: 3a + 4b

Correct answer: 3a + 4b

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