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Solve linear equations -4(b+3)-12=2b-16+5b

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Answer:

b=-1/11 or -0.72

Explanation:

User Mike Tung
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Answer:


Exact form:b=-(8)/(11)\\Decimal form: b=-0.72727272727272727272

Explanation:


-4(b+3)-12=2b-16+5b


-4b-12-12=2b+5b


-4b-24=7b-16


-4b=7b+8

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