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Solve the equation for B. PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK.

2(B + 3.5 - B = -3(6 - 2B)

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Answer:

B = 5

Explanation:

The given equation has mismatched parentheses. We assume the intent is ...

2(b +3.5) -b = -3(6 -2b)

Eliminating parentheses, we have ...

2b +7 -b = -18 +6b

25 = 5b . . . . . . . . . . . add 18-b to both sides and collect terms

b = 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . divide both sides by 5

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