Question

3+(b+8) simplify and explain each step

Answer 1

Just do the distributive property. if you don't know what that is, it is when u multiply the 3 with th b and the 3 with the eight. the answer is 3b+24

Answer 2

3+(b+8)
When there is a plus sign in front of the parentheses the expression remains the same

3+b+8
Add the numbers

Answer
11+b