Respuesta :
-10a and -8a are like terms, but -3ab is not equivalent. With the two a terms, we have:
-10a-8a
a(-10-8)
-18a
We then add in the other term (-3ab) for a final result of -3ab+-18a. This can be factored alternatively as -3a(b+6).
-10a-8a
a(-10-8)
-18a
We then add in the other term (-3ab) for a final result of -3ab+-18a. This can be factored alternatively as -3a(b+6).