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2x+3b = x-b solve for b

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b= -1/4 x

Explanation:

2x+3b=x−b

Step 1: Add b to both sides.

3b+2x+b=−b+x+b

4b+2x=x

Step 2: Add -2x to both sides.

4b+2x+−2x=x+−2x

4b=−x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.

4b/4 = -x/4

b= -1/4 x

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