Generate an expression equivalent to 5+6b+12c+10b-4c-2. In simplest form of equivalent expression what is the coefficient of variable b?

Answer 1

The expression can be simplified by combining like terms:

5 + 6b + 12c + 10b - 4c - 2

Simplifying the b terms, we have: 6b + 10b = 16b

Simplifying the c terms, we have: 12c - 4c = 8c

So the simplified expression is: 5 + 16b + 8c - 2

The coefficient of variable b is 16.