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What is 1 - 3b = -5?

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Answer:

b = 2

Explanation:

To find the unknown value 'b',

  • Subtract 1 from both sides,

1 - 3b = -5

-3b = -5 - 1

-3b = -6

  • Divide both sides by (-3),

b = (-6) ÷ (-3)

b = 2

Answer: b = 2

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