Add the following expressions using column method:
$- 15 a - 6 b, - 3 a + 5 b, 16 a - 10 b$

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Adding the given expressions:
Here each expression is written in a separate row such that the like terms are arranged one below the other. Then the addition of terms is carried out:
$- 15 a - 6 b - 3 a + 5 b 16 a - 10 b \bar{- 2 a - 11 b}$
Hence, $- 15 a - 6 b, - 3 a + 5 b, 16 a - 10 b$ sums to $- 2 a - 11 b$

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