8a - 5c + b - 7a - 4c + 2b simplify

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To simplify the expression 8a - 5c + b - 7a - 4c + 2b, we can combine like terms.

Combining the terms with a coefficient of "a": 8a - 7a = a.

Combining the terms with a coefficient of "c": -5c - 4c = -9c.

Combining the terms with a coefficient of "b": b + 2b = 3b.

Therefore, the expression simplifies to: a - 9c + 3b.