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3b+2(b-3)=4 Solve for b.

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Answer:

b = 2

Explanation:

3b + 2(b - 3) = 4

--distributive property-- 2(b - 3) = 2b - 6

3b + 2b - 6 = 4

(add like terms)

5b - 6 = 4

(add 6 to both sides)

5b = 10

(divide both sides by 5 to get b alone)

b = 2

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