Question

Reduce -8 + b² by 5 + b².
O -3
O -13
O 2b²-3

Answer 1

-13

Explanation:

Answer 2

-13

Explanation:

-8 + b² – 5 + b²

-8 + b² -5 - b²

Collecting like terms...

b² - b² -8 - 5

= 0 - 13

= -13