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3. 3
2b. + 5 = 2(3). + 5

User Ckaufman
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Answer:

≈0.428571429

Explanation:

5b=−2b+3

Add 2b to both sides.

5b+2b=3

Combine 5b and 2b to get 7b.

7b=3

Divide both sides by 7.

b=

7/3

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