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15 - b = 12

what do i put to make it longer, man

User Chuwik
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

move 15 to the other side of the equation so, -b=15-12 then, -b=-3 and two negatives make a postive so b=3

User Tommaso Belluzzo
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

To solve the equation, subtract 15 from both sides

-b = -3

Since both sides are negative, we can just take away the negative signs.

b = 3

User Sabrican Ozan
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