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what is the sum of 3a+b+a+b?

(1) 3a+2b
(2) 4a+2b
(3) a3power+b2power
(4) 4a+b2power
(5) 6ab

this is a tough one, really not good in this area . :( help!!

3a+b+a+b

Combine like terms.
3a + a = 4a
b + b = 2b

ok MS. Sue the answer is 6ab??? please tell me I'm right

No.

6ab means 6 times a times b.

Your problem has no multiplication signs. It's strictly addition.

oh ya , sorry Ms. Sue this is an area I struggle in ok let me think

Yes, think! :-)

okay , okay, its #4 4a+b2 oh yes, I'm sure I'm right this time ??

No. There are no powers involved. A power would mean to multiply the number by itself. For instance 5 to the power of 2 (5^2) = 25.

Please think some more.

I FEEL DUMB, IT MUST BE #2 ?? I REALLY NEED SOME LESSONS ON THESE . I GUESS UGH

Yes. You've tried to make this too difficult. It's 4a + 2b.

THANK YOU Ms. Sue , I will try harder the next time on the first time, you will be proud of me :)