SOLUTION: Problem: b+9+b-2. Is this equal to 2b+7? If so how would I show my work and if not, what is the correct answer?

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Question 383455: Problem: b+9+b-2. Is this equal to 2b+7? If so how would I show my work and if not, what is the correct answer?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b+9+b-2
group the like terms & the constants
b+b+9-2
=2b+7