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A − 7 = 3 (b+2) pls answer soon

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Answer:

Substitute the value of the variable into the equation and simplify.

b+2

User Elisse
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I believe the answer is....

For solving for a

a-7= 3(b+2) ———> distribute 3(b+2)
a-7= 3b+6 ———-> add 7 on both sides

a-7= 3b+6
a+7= 3b +7 ———-> the 7’s cancel out so you’re left with....

a = 3b + 13 (That’s your answer)

Hope that helped :3
User Mick Mnemonic
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