Question

Simplify 3 + (b + 8) = 3 + (8 + b)

Answer 1

−3b /8

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Explanation:

Answer 2

b + 11 = 11 + b

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Note that because you are adding for all terms, you can technically disregard the parenthesis:

3 + (b + 8) = b + 3 + 8 = b + 11

3 + (8 + b) = 3 + 8 + b = 11 + b

b + 11 = 11 + b (True).