Simplify by combining like terms: 5a − 8c + b + 3c −9a + 6b

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To simplify the expression \(5a - 8c + b + 3c - 9a + 6b\), we can combine the like terms:

  • For \(a\): \(5a - 9a = -4a\)
  • For \(c\): \(-8c + 3c = -5c\)
  • For \(b\): \(b + 6b = 7b\)

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:

\(-4a + 7b - 5c\)