Question

If b = the number of blue bikes, which algebraic expression represents the

phrase below?
the sum of the number of blue bikes and the 9 red bikes
A. b=9
B. b +9
C. b-9
D. b.9
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Answer 1

B

Explanation:

b = number of blue bikes

9 = 9 red bikes

1. "The sum of," this tells us that the answer will be addition based. Based on this information we can solve the question as there is only one answer with an addition symbol (B)