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2b-(3-b) + 4 = 11
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Answer:

10/3

Explanation:

Simplifying 2b - (3-b) gives us:

2b - (3 - b) =

2b - 3 + b =

3b - 3

This makes our new equation:

3b - 3 + 4 = 11

Combine like terms

3b + 1 = 11

Subtract 1 from both sides

3b = 10

Divide both sides by 3

b = 10/3

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