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2b+2=b+15 solve for b

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-b from right side, minus 2 from left side, you get b = 13
User Zhisme
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Answer:

b = 13

Explanation:

2b + 2 = b + 15

Subtract 2 from both sides

2b = b + 13

Subtract 1b from both sides

b = 13

Hope this helps :)

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