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7b−15=5b−3 solve for b

User Ku
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Answer:


b = 6

Explanation:

1.) We need to manipulate the equation to get b by itself.

2.) ​ Subtract 5b from each side. Combine like terms. Add 15 to each side. Combine like terms. Divide each side by 2. Simplify.

User Dustin Graham
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Explanation:

7b-5b=-3+15

2b=12

b=12/2

b=6

User Dave Kielpinski
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