Question

Combine like terms to

simplify the
expression below.
5 + 2b - 2.
=
[?]b + +

Answer 1

`\boxed{\sf{2b+3}}`

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, first you need to simplify the expression to use a distributive property.

Distributive property:

`\sf{A(B+C)=AB+AC}`

5+2b-2

Switch sides.

2b+5-2

Combine like terms.

You have to subtract by the numbers from left to right.

Solve.

5-2=3

2b+3

• So, the correct answer is 2b+3.

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