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What is b in this equation? -16 = 0.2b

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Answer:

In the equation "-16 = 0.2b", b is equal to -80.

Explanation:

-16 = 0.2b

Turn the decimal into a fraction. This will make solving simpler.

-16 =
(1)/(5)b

Multiply both sides by 5.

-80 = 1b

Simplify.

b = -80

User LightCZ
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Answer:

-16=0.2b

-16/0.2=b

b= -80 answer

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