Step 1
Given the expression
[tex]5b-4-8b-6[/tex]We can simplify the expression by bringing like terms together
Step 2
Bring like terms together
[tex]5b-8b-4-6[/tex]Step 3
Simplify step 2
[tex]\begin{gathered} 5b-8b-4-6 \\ =\text{ -3b-10} \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence, the simplified form of the expression = -3b -10
