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-10b + 5 = 7b + 5
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Answer:

b = 0

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−10b+5=7b+5

Step 1: Subtract 7b from both sides.

−10b+5−7b=7b+5−7b

−17b+5=5

Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.

−17b+5−5=5−5

−17b=0

Step 3: Divide both sides by -17.

−175/17 = 0/-17

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