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2b + 8 − 5b + 3 = -13 + 8b − 5



b = __

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Answer:

b= 29/11

Explanation:

2b+8−5b+3=−13+8b−5

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2b+8−5b+3=−13+8b−5

2b+8+−5b+3=−13+8b+−5

(2b+−5b)+(8+3)=(8b)+(−13+−5)(Combine Like Terms)

−3b+11=8b+−18

−3b+11=8b−18

Step 2: Subtract 8b from both sides.

−3b+11−8b=8b−18−8b

−11b+11=−18

Step 3: Subtract 11 from both sides.

−11b+11−11=−18−11

−11b=−29

Step 4: Divide both sides by -11.

−11b/−11 = −29/−11

b= 29/11

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