SIMPLIFY THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSION *

22a + 12b

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you should combine like terms. Like terms are when numbers have the same variable, such as the variable 'a'.

26a and -4a both have 'a' as their variable. To combine them, add -4a to 26a. You should get 22a as your final result.

The other two numbers in this equation that share a common variable are 2b and 10b. To combine these, all you have to do is add them together. After adding these two, you should get 12b.

After combining all like terms, there is none left, meaning you can't combine 22a and 12b since they don't share the same variable.

the square root of what number? if you add that, then someone will probably answer the question.

a.) list the factors of 40.

1/2/4/5/8/10/20/40

b.) list the factors of 40 that represent the number of cans that could be on each shelf.

5

c.) how many different arrangements of cans are possible?

just one because if you put more on one shelf you will go way over 40 and the cabinet will probably break.

d.) what are the possible arrangements of the cans?

put 5 cans on each self to reach 40 cans in total.

e.) which arrangement uses all the shelves?

5 because you can put 5 cans on each shelf, and since there are 8 shelfs you are equally going to get 40 cans.