Question

if possible, combine like terms to simplify the following expression. otherwise, choose \simplified.\ -9 + 9k - 8 + 11k

Explanation:

Step1: Group constant terms

$(-9 - 8) + (9k + 11k)$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$-17 + (9k + 11k)$

Step3: Combine variable terms

$-17 + 20k$

Answer:

$20k - 17$