Question

add the expressions by combining any like terms
-8a - 9b
8a - 2b

-8a - 9b
8a - 2b
\boxed{} (simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms for \(a\)

\(-8a + 8a = 0\)

Step2: Combine like terms for \(b\)

\(-9b - 2b = -11b\)

Answer:

\(-11b\)