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Question

Add the following expressions using column method:

5a-6b,7a+8b,-5a+2b


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Solution

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:

5a-6b7a+8b-5a+2b7a+4b¯

Hence, the sum of the given expressions is 7a+4b.


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