The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined.
6t + 2 - 4t
In this case, we have two t-terms and one constant. Only the t-terms can be combined, so to simplify the expression we will rearrange it according to the Commutative Property of Addition. We will then combine like terms.
