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-2(3a-b)=c , what would you do if you were trying to isolate b

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Answer:


b=3a+(c)/(2)

Explanation:

First, distribute the -2 to the rest of the parenthesis, following PEMDAS.


-2(3a-b)=c\\-6a+2b=c

Then, add -6a to both sides.


2b = 6a+c

Now, you can divide both sides by 2 to isolate b.


b=(6a+c)/(2)

Divide to simplify.


b=3a+(c)/(2)

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