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Solve the equation for b

a = (1)/(2) bh


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Answer: b=2a/h

Step-by-step explanation: Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

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User SatAj
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Answer:

b =
(2a)/(h)

Explanation:

Given

a =
(1)/(2) bh

Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction

2a = bh ( divide both sides by h )


(2a)/(h) = b

User Skwisgaar
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