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

Luke Dunstan asked May 17, 2023

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Luke Dunstan asked May 17, 2023

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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

Pw answered May 24, 2023

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