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Evalute The Expression 2b+5=2

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Answer:

b = -3/2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

2b + 5 = 2

Step 2: Solve for b

  1. Subtract 5 on both sides: 2b = -3
  2. Divide 2 on both sides: b = -3/2
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