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Solve for b. 3(b−4)+5b=44 Enter your answer in the box.

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3b - 12 + 5b = 44

8b = 56

b = 7 (answer)

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Answer:

The value of b is 7.

Explanation:

Given equation,


3(b-4)+5b=44


3b - 12 + 5b = 44 ( By distributive property )


8b - 12 = 44 ( combining like terms )


8b = 44+12 ( Additive property of equality )


8b = 56


\implies b = 7 ( Division property of equality )

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