Generate an expression equivalent to: 5+6b+12c+10b−4c−2 . In the simplest form of the equivalent expression, what is the coefficient of variable b ?(1 point)

Question

Generate an expression equivalent to: 5+6b+12c+10b−4c−2 . In the simplest form of the equivalent expression, what is the coefficient of variable b ?(1 point)

Answer 1

The expression can be simplified by combining like terms:

5 + 6b + 12c + 10b - 4c - 2

Combining like terms, we have:

(6b + 10b) + (12c - 4c) + (5 - 2)

Simplifying further:

16b + 8c + 3

The coefficient of variable b is 16.