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Solve for b in the literal equation y = 17x + 17b
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Solve for b in the literal equation y = 17x + 17b

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Answer:

b= -x+ y/17

Explanation:

1. Subtract 17x from both sides of the equation in order to isolate b on one side.

y -17x= 17b

2. Divide every term by 17 in order to isolate b from any coefficients.

y/17 -17x/17 = 17b/17

3. Simplify

b= -x+y/17

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