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What is the solution of the linear equation -12+3b - 1 = -5 - b

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- 12 + 3b - 1 = - 5 - b \\ \\ - 13 + 3b = - 5 - b \\ \\ - 8 = - 4b \\ \\ b = 2

First, add both sides by 5 and then subtract both sides by 3b
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Answer:

The solution of the given linear equation is 2.

Explanation:


-12+3b - 1 = -5 - b

Step 1 :Take all the like terms on same side


-12+5 - 1 = - b- 3b

Step 2 :


-8=-4b

Step 3 :


b=(-8)/(-4)=2

The solution of the given linear equation is 2.

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