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2b + 5 = 9 what is B

User Daughey
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Hey there!


Answer:\boxed{b=2}


Explanation:


2b+5=9

Let's start off by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation.


2b+5-5=9-5\\2b=4

Now let's divide both sides by 4.


(2b)/(2)=(4)/(2)=2\\ b=2


\boxed{b=2}\text{ is your answer.}

Hope this helps!


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User IbrahimD
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Answer:

b = 2

Explanation:

Given

2b + 5 = 9 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

2b = 4 ( divide both sides by 2 )

b = 2

User Matt Freake
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