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b = 14j + 12
TURN the EQUATION
14j + 12 = b
j = 3
NEW EQUATION: 14(3) + 12
14(3) + 12
14(3) = 42
42 + 12 = b
SIMPLIFY ABOVE and you will have your answer of b
42 + 12 = 54
Therefore your answer is: b = 54
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