Problem 79
Question
Simplify each algebraic expression. $$4-6 b-8-3 b$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
-9b - 4
1Step 1: Identify Like Terms
Look at the problem and identify terms that are similar. In this equation, there are two types of terms, the ones with the variable b and the constants (without variable). The terms with variable b are -6b and -3b. The constant terms are 4 and -8.
2Step 2: Simplify the Like Terms
Next, combine the like terms that were identified in Step 1. Add or subtract the coefficients of the like terms, depending on what the equation tells you to do. Here, combine -6b and -3b to get -9b. And combine constants 4 and -8 to get -4.
3Step 3: Write Down the Simplified Expression
Write down the simplified expression by combining the results from Step 2. Here, the simplified expression is -9b - 4. Thus, the algebraic expression: \(4 - 6b -8 - 3b\) simplifies to \(-9b - 4\).
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