If x=4a2+b2−6ab , y=3b2−2a2+8ab and z=6a2+8b2−6ab, find:
(i) 𝑥+𝑦+𝑧
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Solution
Steps: Adding x, y & z x+y+z=(4a2+b2−6ab)+(3b2−2a2+8ab)+(6a2+8b2−6ab) =(4a2−2a2+6a2)+(b2+3b2+8b2)+(−6ab+8ab−6ab)=(2a2+6a2)+(4b2+8b2)+(2ab−6ab)=8a2+12b2−4ab
Hence, the answer is (8a2+12b2−4ab).