Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
15 + (12 + 8a)
1. Identify the like terms.
15 and 12
8a
2. Rearrange the expression so it is easier to solve.
15 + (12 + 8a)
- rearranged -
(15 + 12) + 8a
3. Solve
(15 + 12) + 8a
27 + 8a
Generally, the larger term goes first.
Ie.
3 + 4xy + 56vbc
This would be rearranged to:
56vbc + 4xy + 3
It depends on the teacher though :)
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