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4b + 5 = 1 + 5b

what is b?

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Answer: b = 4

Explanation:

Given

4b + 5 = 1 + 5b

Subtract 4b on both sides

4b + 5 - 4b = 1 + 5b - 4b

5 = 1 + b

Subtract 1 on both sides

5 - 1 = 1 + b - 1


\boxed{b=4}

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