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W= 2a + 3b for b ??????????

User Ovidiu G
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Hi :)

Let's make
b the subject of the formula. This is exactly the same as solving the equation for
b.

This is how we'll go about finding
b:

W=2a+3b

Let's get 2a out of the way by subtracting both sides by
2a:

W-2a=3b

Now just divide the whole equation by
3


(W-2a)/(3)=b}

We can turn this around. It won't change anything, as long as these two sides are equal


b=(W-2a)/(3)

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User Lanfang
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Answer:


b = (w - 2a)/(3)

Explanation:

Hello!

We are basically asked to solve for "b" or make "b" the subject.

Solve for b

  • w= 2a + 3b
  • w - 2a = 3b

  • (w - 2a)/(3) = b

The solution is
b = (w - 2a)/(3).

User Ryan Kinal
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