The expression \( 8b - b \) can be simplified by combining like terms. Since both terms contain the variable \( b \), you can subtract the coefficients:
\[ 8b - b = (8 - 1)b = 7b \]
So, the simplified expression is \( 7b \).
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The expression \( 8b - b \) can be simplified by combining like terms. Since both terms contain the variable \( b \), you can subtract the coefficients:
\[ 8b - b = (8 - 1)b = 7b \]
So, the simplified expression is \( 7b \).