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30 September, 03:27

Marina simplified the expression 4x + 5 (-4x - b) - (x - 2) to be - 17x - 8.

what was the value of b?

A.) - 6

B.) - 2

C.) 2

D.) 10

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  1. 30 September, 03:32
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    C.)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    4x - 20x - 5b - x + 2=-17x - 8

    -17x-5b+2 = - 17x-8

    +17x + 17x

    -5b + 2 = - 8

    -2 - 2

    -5b = - 10

    b = 2
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