Identify Terms and Constants: Identify like terms and constants in the expression −5−8s+−9+9. The like terms are the constants −5, −9, and 9. The variable term is −8s.
Combine Constants: Combine the constants −5, −9, and 9.−5+(−9)+9=−5−9+9=−14+9=−5
Write Simplified Expression: Write down the simplified expression with the combined constant term and the variable term. −5−8s
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