Question
Simplify the expression $10 – 3b – 4 – 5b$ and find their value if $b = –2.$

Answer

$=10 – 3b – 4 – 5b$
$=10 – 3b – 4 – 5b$
$= –3b – 5b + 10 – 4 [$rearranging terms$]$
$= –8b + 6$
$= – 8(–2) + 6$
$= 16 + 6= 22$

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free