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If 2(4b-6)=4(3b-7) what does b equal

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Hey there!!

2(4b-6) = 4(3b-7)

distributive property -

8b-12 = 12b-28

Adding 12 on both sides

8b = 12b-14

subtracting 12b on both sides

-4b = -14

dividing by -4 on both sides

b = 14/4

b = 3.5

Hope my answer helps!

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