Sure, let's simplify the given expression step by step:
We start with the expression:
[tex]\[ 260 - 4d + 15a \][/tex]
1. Identify the terms:
- The constant term is [tex]\(260\)[/tex].
- There is a term involving [tex]\(d\)[/tex], which is [tex]\(-4d\)[/tex].
- There is a term involving [tex]\(a\)[/tex], which is [tex]\(15a\)[/tex].
2. Combine like terms (if any):
- In this expression, there are no like terms that can be combined further. Each term is distinct: the constant, the term with [tex]\(d\)[/tex], and the term with [tex]\(a\)[/tex].
3. Reorder terms (if needed):
- Conventionally, it is often preferred to write terms with variables in alphabetical order and if necessary, constants after the variables. Hence, we can reorder the terms as follows:
[tex]\[
15a - 4d + 260
\][/tex]
By following these steps, we have our simplified expression:
[tex]\[ 15a - 4d + 260 \][/tex]
