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Solve the equation 5(b-2)=-10

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Answer:

b= 0

Explanation:

User KdBoer
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Steps for solving:

1. Start by distributing the 5 through the parentheses on the left side

2. This leaves us with 5b - 10 = -10

3. Now isolate the term containing b by adding 10 to both sides

4. This leaves us with 5b = 0

5. Dividing both sides by 5, we find that b = 0.

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