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Look at Arnolds attempt to solve the equation for b: 3b = 12 B = 3 x 12 b = 36 Describe the mistake he made.
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Look at Arnolds attempt to solve the equation for b:

3b = 12
B = 3 x 12
b = 36

Describe the mistake he made.

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B = 12 divided by 3, not 12 times 3
This means B = 4
(3b = 12 - - - - - 3*4 = 12)
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