SOLUTION: 16b-9+5b

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Question 821920: 16b-9+5b
Answer by alittletooconfused(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since 16b and 5b are similar terms, you can directly add them and copy the variable b.
16b+5b=21b
Now, the equation would be shortened to 21b-9. That would be the final answer.