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Solve for b2 in A=1/2 h(b1+b2), if A=16, h=4, and b1=3

User Mslowiak
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Answer:


b_(2) = 5

Explanation:

Substitute the given values into the formula

16 =
(1)/(2) × 4(3 +
b_(2))

16 = 2(3 +
b_(2)) ( divide both sides by 2 )

8 = 3 +
b_(2) ( subtract 3 from both sides )

5 =
b_(2)


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