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-40-8b=-6(1+7b) what the answer

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Answer:

b=1

Explanation:

Given -> -40-8b=-6(1+7b)

Distributive Property -> -40-8b=-6-42b

Add 40 to both sides -> -8b=34-42b

Add 42b to both sides -> 34b=34

Divide both sides by 34 -> b=1

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