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Eight less than the product of 5 and a number is 3. Use the variable b for the unknown number.

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Answer:

b=2.2 ✨

Step-by-step explanation:

5b - 8 = 3

5b = 3 + 8

5b = 11

b =
(11)/(5)

b = 2.2

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User Dariel Pratama
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Answer:

2.2

Step-by-step explanation:

5b - 8 = 3

5b = 3 + 8

5b = 11

b = 11/5

b = 2.2

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