what value of b would make the expressions equivalent
(16k+14)-(13k-2)-(8k+4) and bk+8
To make the expressions equivalent, we can equate them and solve for b:
(16k+14)-(13k-2)-(8k+4) = bk+8
Rearranging this equation, we get:
16k + 14 - 13k + 2 - 8k - 4 = bk + 8
Combine like terms on the left side:
(-5k + 12) = bk + 8
Comparing the coefficients of k, we can equate them:
-5 = b
Therefore, the value of b that would make the expressions equivalent is -5.