Question

Use one or more properties to rewrite each expression as an expression that does not use parentheses.

Answer 1

Answer:

b + 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

(b + 3) + 6

Required:

Rewrite expression without the parentheses.

SOLUTION:

(b + 3) + 6

Eliminate the parentheses

b + 3 + 6

Add like terms

b + 9

Thus:

(b + 3) + 6 = b + 9