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Simplify the expression by combining like terms
16+8a-3a+6b-9

User Bkhanal
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7 +5a+6b this should be the right answer lol
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Answer:


5a + 7 + 6b

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms


16 + 8a - 3a + 6b - 9


(8a - 3a) + (16 - 9) + 6b


(5a) + (7) + 6b


5a + 7 + 6b

Answer:
5a + 7 + 6b