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Why is 4b-7-3b+9 equal to b+2

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The first expression can be simplified by combining like terms.

First, the terms "4b" and "-3b" can be combined to form "b"
Then, the terms "-7" and "9" can be combined to form "2"

Finally, we simply put these two final terms together, to form "b+2"

Hence, 4b-7-3b+9 is equal to be + 2.

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