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8(b+1)+4=3(2b-8)-16 uh9uyhyhy8y
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8(b+1)+4=3(2b-8)-16 uh9uyhyhy8y

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b = - 26

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Simplify and solve in steps:

  • 8(b + 1) + 4 = 3(2b - 8) - 16 Distribute
  • 8b + 8 + 4 = 6b - 24 - 16 Simplify
  • 8b + 12 = 6b - 40
  • 8b - 6b = - 40 - 12 Collect like terms
  • 2b = - 52 Simplify
  • b = - 26 Divide both sides by 2
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