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What is the sum of? 5b-9)+(b+8)=

User Gutiory
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Answer:

6b - 1

Explanation:

(5b - 9) + (b + 8)

Combine like terms to simplify.

5b + b = 6b

-9 + 8 = -1

Answer: 6b - 1

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