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What is the value of b in the equation 3b - 4 = 11?

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Answer:

b = 5

Explanation:

3b - 4 = 11

3b - 4 + 4 = 11 + 4

3b = 15

3b ÷ 3 = 15 ÷ 3

b = 5

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Answer:

b = 5

Explanation:

3b - 4 = 11

Add 4 to each side

3b - 4+4 = 11+4

3b = 15

Divide each side by 3

3b/3 = 15/3

b = 5

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