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Solve for b.

8b−1=24b+4


ans = -7

User QQping
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Answer:

b = -5/16

Explanation:

8b - 1 = 24b + 4

8b - 24b = 4 + 1

-16b = 5

16b = -5

b = -5/16

User Jvkloc
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Answer:

Explanation:

yeah your answer was wrong so you clearly need help

8b-1=24b+4

subtract 4 from both sides

8b-5=24b

subtract 8b from both sides

-5=16b

divide by 16

b=-5/16

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