Simplify 8b+c-3b-2-9c

Question

Need help simplify but need it broken down to understand.

Answer 1

Hi Kimberly;

 

8b+c-3b-2-9c

 

To simplify this we combine "like terms"

Terms where the variables are exactly the same can be added together.

For example:  2x + 3x = 5x  just as 2 apples + 3 apples = 5 apples.

 

You may want to rearrange like terms next to each other.

8b - 3b + c - 9c - 2

 

= 5b - 8c - 2

 

Understand?