If b=a+1/3, what is the value of b-1 in terms of a? explain.

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Janis Jansen · Answer 1 · 2021-11-22T08:22:40+0000

Answer:a=b-\frac{1}{3}a=b−

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Explanation:

1 Subtract \frac{1}{3}

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from both sides.

b-\frac{1}{3}=ab−

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=a

2 Switch sides.

a=b-\frac{1}{3}a=b−

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Done