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Solve for b.

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

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User Oerd
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3-2(b-2) = 2-7b

Distribute the -2 to b-2.

3-2b+4 = 2-7b

Combine Like Terms.

-2b+7 = 2-7b

Add +7b to both sides.

5b+7 = 2

Subtract 7 from both sides.

5b = -5

Divide by 5 on both sides.

b=-1
User Cardmagik
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3b-6-2b+4=2-7b
b-2=2-7b
8b=4
b=4/8
b=1/2

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User Dadoonet
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