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Can I please get help with this math problem?

Can I please get help with this math problem?-example-1

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Solution:


(b + 4)/(5) = (7)/(4) \\ (5)(b + 4)/(5) = (7)/(4)(5) \\ b + 4 = (35)/(4) \\ b + 4 - 4 = (35)/(4) - 4 \\ b = (35 - 16)/(4) \\ b = (19)/(4)

Answer:


b = (19)/(4) \\

or


b = 4.75

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