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2a-5b=10 solve for b

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Solve for b means that you need to separate b in one side and the other terms in the other side

2a-5b=10 subtract 2a from both sides

2a - 5b - 2a = 10 - 2a combine like terms

- 5b = 10 - 2a divide both sides by -5

b = -2 + 2/5 a



I hope that helps!



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