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B/3+5=-2
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\mathsf{(b)/(3)+5=-2}


\mathsf{STEP\ ONE:}
\textsf{Simplify BOTH sides of your equation}


\mathsf{LIKE: \ (1)/(3)b + 5 = -2}


\textsf{STEP TWO: SUBTRACT by 5 on your sides}


\mathsf{(1)/(3)b+5-5=-2-5}


\textsf{Cancel out: 5 - 5 because it gives you 0}


\textsf{Keep: -2 - 5 because it helps us solve for our b value}


\mathsf{-2 - 5 =-7}


\mathsf{New\ equation: \underline{(1)/(3)b = -7}}


\textsf{STEP THREE: MULTIPLY both sides by 3}


\mathsf{3 *(1)/(3)b = 3*-7}


\mathsf{Cancel\ out: 3*(1)/(3)\ because\ it\ gives\ you\ 1}


\mathsf{Keep: 3*-7\ because\ it\ helps\ solve\ for\ b}


\mathsf{3*-7=-21}


\boxed{\textsf{Thus, your answer is most likely: \boxed{\mathsf{b = -21}}}}\checkmark


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