Simplify the Algebraic Expression Below by Combining Similar Terms $-$ 17 A

question 72

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression below by combining similar terms. 23 ab $-$ 17 a $-$ 17 ab + 23 a

• A) 23 ab + 6 a
• B) 6 ab + 23 a
• C) 6 ab + 6 a
• D) 6 a + 6 ab
• E) none of these

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