Question

What expression is the simplified form of “-12+5a-a-6a+8a+8+3a”? Please explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Combine like terms:

-12 + 5a - a - 6a + 8a + 8 + 3a

$-12 + 5a - a - 6a + 8a + 8 + 3a$

5a - a = 4a

4a - 6a = -2a

-2a + 8a = 6a

6a + 3a = 9a

-12 + 8 = -4

Answer

$9a - 4$

Answer 2

The answer is 9a-4.the work is there hope this helps if it does please mark brainliest