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Solve for x. y +X=b Help!

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Answer:

x = b - y

Explanation:

To get x by itself, subtract y from both sides.

y + x = b . . . . . . . . . given

y - y + x = b - y . . . . subtract y

x = b - y . . . . . . . . . simplify

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