Question

Determine if the given value of the variable is the solution of the equation . write yes or no .

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Answer 1

no, b does not equal 5 in that equation

Explanation:

if you solve for x, this is how it would look:

65/b + 8 x 4 = 20

65/b + 32 = 20

65/b = 20 - 32

65/b = -12

65 = -12b

-12b = 65

b = -65/12 (or -5 5/12)