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3/2+b=7/4
what does b=

User Giovana
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Answer:
(1)/(4)

Explanation:


(3)/(2) +b=(7)/(4)

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign


b=(7)/(4) -(3)/(2)

Subtract the fractions


b=(1)/(4)

User Rexmac
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Answer:

b = 1/4.

Explanation:

To solve for b, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.

3/2 + b = 7/4

Subtract 3/2 from both sides:

b = 7/4 - 3/2

To add the fractions on the right-hand side, we need a common denominator:

b = (7/4) - (3/2) = (7/4) - (6/4) = 1/4

Therefore, b = 1/4.

User LunchMarble
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