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Which equation is equivalent to 7a = 3(b-5) solve for b?
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Which equation is equivalent to 7a = 3(b-5) solve for b?

User Onkar
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7a = 3(b - 5)

Distribute 3:

7a = 3b - 15

Add 15 to both sides:

7a + 15 = 3b

Divide 3 to both sides:

b = (7a + 15)/3
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7a=3(b-5)\\ 7a=3b-15\\ 3b=7a+15\\ b=(7)/(3)a+5
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