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4(b - 2) + 8b = 100 show work please

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Answer:

b = 9

Explanation:

Follow the order of operations to solve this problem. We can distribute the 4 to get 4b - 8. 4b and 8b are like terms, so we can add them together. Currently, we have:

12b - 8 = 100

Add 8 on both sides to get 12b = 108. Now, divide 12 on both sides to get b = 9.

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