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Combine like terms

5b-2 + 4b + 5
(A) 9b -3
(B) 1b +7
(2) 70+9
(0
9b + 3

User Aakpro
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The answer is 9b + 3 the reason why is because 5b and 4b have the same variable so you add them because the + is next to the 4b and then -2 + 5 is 3
User GreyRoofPigeon
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Answer:

9b+3

Explanation:

5b-2+4b+5

Add b's

9b

Then (5-2)

9b+3

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