Answer: b=2/5
Explanation:
Step 1: Cross-multiply.
2b−1/2 = b−1/6
(2b−1)*(6)=(b−1)*(2)
12b−6=2b−2
Step 2: Subtract 2b from both sides.
12b−6−2b=2b−2−2b
10b−6=−2
Step 3: Add 6 to both sides.
10b−6+6=−2+6
10b=4
Step 4: Divide both sides by 10.
10b/10 = 4/10
b = 2/5