Question
Combine like terms.
6b plus 7b-10=
Would I add 6b + 7b=13b-10
13b-10=3b?
Would this be correct? Please advise.
6b plus 7b-10=
Would I add 6b + 7b=13b-10
13b-10=3b?
Would this be correct? Please advise.
Answers
Ms. Sue
No.
You can't combine a term with an unknown with a term without an unknown.
6b plus 7b-10= 13b - 10
You can't combine a term with an unknown with a term without an unknown.
6b plus 7b-10= 13b - 10
Donald
So would it just be 13b-10?
Ms. Sue
Yep.
Let's suppose that b = 3. 13b = 39
13b - 10 = 29
What would the answer be if b = 2?
Let's suppose that b = 3. 13b = 39
13b - 10 = 29
What would the answer be if b = 2?
Donald
I am sorry Ms. Sue I do not understand this.
Ms. Sue
You already posted the answer. What don't you understand?
Ms. Sue
b is an unknown number