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Solve for b 3(b-2) =2b+9

User Yolie
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3b - 6 = 2b + 9
3b-2b=9+6
b=15
User Stefan Hoffmann
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First distribute the 3

3b-6 = 2b+9

Then add 6 to each side of the equation

3b = 2b+15

Next subtract 2b from each side of the equation

b = 15

Your answer is b = 15

I hope this helps!
User Mstorsjo
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