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-3b+22=7 step by step

User Chi Dov
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The answer would be -3×5+22
User Doug Hamlin
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Answer:

b = 5

Explanation:

Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other side in order to make the equation stay true.

1. Subtract 22 from both sides.

-3b + 22 - 22 = 7 - 22

-3b = -15

2. Divide both sides by -3.

-3b/-3 = -15/-3

b = 5

^ That's the final answer!

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