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6 + 2/5b = 12

What does “b” equal?

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B=3 hope that helps
User Jerjer
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Answer:

B = 15

Explanation:

Combine multiplied terms into a single fraction

6 + 2b/5 = 12

Subtract 6 from both sides

6 + 2b/5 (-6) = 12 (-6) = 2b/5 = 6

Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

2b/5 ( x 5) = 6 (x 5)

Simplify

2b = 30

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