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Simplify: (8b+8)-(6-7b)

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Answer:

The answer is 15b+2

Explanation:

User Si Zi
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Answer:

15b+2

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

8b+8−(6−7b)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=8b+8+−1(6−7b)

=8b+8+(−1)(6)+−1(−7b)

=8b+8+−6+7b

Combine Like Terms:

=8b+8+−6+7b

=(8b+7b)+(8+−6)

=15b+2

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