Option A is correct. The expression that is equivalent to the expression 5b+16 is 3b-6+2b+22
Sum of numbers is a way by which numbers or functions are added together.
According to the given question, we are to find the expression that is equivalent to 5b + 16.
Checking the first option 3b-6+2b+22.
Collecting the like terms
[tex]= 3b-6+2b+22\\= (3b+2b)-6+22\\=5b+16\\[/tex]
Since the resulting expression is equivalent to 5b+16, this shows that the required expression is 3b-6+2b+22.
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