Answer
$a-4b$
Work Step by Step
By combining like terms, the given expression, $
9a+b-8a-5b
,$ simplifies to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
(9a-8a)+(b-5b)
\\\\=
a-4b
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.7 Polynomials in Several Variables - 4.7 Exercise Set - Page 284: 26
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