Question

5b-7b=?

`5x - 7x`
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Whether you use b or x for the variable does not matter.

5 - 7 is a money problem

If you have 5 dollars and spend 7 where are you? You should think you have a debt of 2. So the answer from your point is - 2

5b - 7b = - 2b

5x - 7x = - 2x