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Simplify the expression. 5b*2+13

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10b+13 would be the answer
User Scott Ridings
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5b(2) +13

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In this case, multiply 5b and 2 together

5b(2) = 10b

10b + 13 is your answer (one has a variable, and the other doesn't, which means they are not alike, and cannot be combined)

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