Question

Solve for b
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−9b)+b=2b−(b+1)

Answer 1

`b = (1)/(9)`

Explanation:

`- 9b + b = 2b - (b + 1)`

Solve the brackets.

`- 9b + b = 2b - b - 1`

Combine like terms.

`- 8b = b - 1`

Take b to the left side.

`- 8b - b = - 1`

Combine like terms.

`- 9b = - 1`

Divide both sides by -9.

`( - 9b)/( - 9) = ( - 1)/( - 9) \\ b = (1)/(9)`

Answer 2

`b = (1)/(9)`

Explanation:

-9b + b = 2b - (b + 1)

Let's simplify by taking out the parenthesis.

-9b + b = 2b - b - 1

Now, we add like terms.

-8b = b - 1

Now, let's subtract b from both sides of the equal sign in order to isolate b.

-8b - b = b - 1 - b

Simplify!

-9b = -1

Divide both sides by -9.

-9b ÷ b = -1 ÷ -9

Simplify.

`b = (1)/(9)`