Question

Simplify 5a − 8c + b + 3c −9a + 6b
.(1 point)

Answer 1

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

1. Combine the \( a \) terms:
\[
5a - 9a = -4a
\]

2. Combine the \( b \) terms:
\[
b + 6b = 7b
\]

3. Combine the \( c \) terms:
\[
-8c + 3c = -5c
\]

Now, putting it all together, we have:
\[
-4a + 7b - 5c
\]

Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{-4a + 7b - 5c}
\]