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3.2B + 10 = 1.7B - 4.7

Please explain how to get this!!! Don't just give the answer!
I need the answer not the like terms btw.
I just need to access my old memory and figure this out.

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Answer:b=-9.8

Explanation:

basically move all like terms

3.2b+10=1.7b-4.7

subtract 1.7b from 3.2

1.5b+10=-4.7

subtract 10 to both sides

1.5b=-14.7

divide by the coefficient

-14.7/1.5=-9.8

i think lol

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