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Combine like terms for 5b+7-3b

User Aesir
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1) 5b-3b= 2b
2) Just add 7 to the added term- 2b+7
User Hrishikesh
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5b and -3b are like terms. Add -3b to 5b, leaving 2b
Answer is 2b + 7
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