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Multi-Step Literal Equations

Solve the following equation for b. Be sure to take into account whether a letter is capitalized or not.
t+1/2b=Y

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\\ \sf\longmapsto t+(1)/(2)b=Y

  • take t right side


\\ \sf\longmapsto (1)/(2)b=Y-t


\\ \sf\longmapsto (b)/(2)=Y-t


\\ \sf\longmapsto b=2(Y-t)


\\ \sf\longmapsto b=2Y-2t

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