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Can you please help me with my practice problem I need assistance.

Can you please help me with my practice problem I need assistance.-example-1
User Luke Dunstan
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(-5)/(6)(8+5b)=75+(5)/(3)b

Multiply through the equation by 6


-5(8+5b)\text{ = 450+10b}

open the parenthesis

-40 - 25b = 450 + 10b

collect like term

10b + 25b = -40 -450

35b = -490

Divide both-side of the equation by 35

b = -14

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