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11b-7-3n+8-5b+9n what is the answer

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Answer:

6 n + 6 b + 1

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

11 b - 7 - 3 n + 8 - 5 b + 9 n

Grouping like terms, 11 b - 7 - 3 n + 8 - 5 b + 9 n = (9 n - 3 n) + (11 b - 5 b) + (8 - 7):

(9 n - 3 n) + (11 b - 5 b) + (8 - 7)

9 n - 3 n = 6 n:

6 n + (11 b - 5 b) + (8 - 7)

11 b - 5 b = 6 b:

6 n + 6 b + (8 - 7)

8 - 7 = 1:

Answer: 6 n + 6 b + 1

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