SOLUTION: Hi! I just need to know if I solved this right. a= 3b - c Solve for b a+c/3 = 3b/b a+c/3 = b Is this correct?

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Question 154929: Hi! I just need to know if I solved this right.
a= 3b - c Solve for b
a+c/3 = 3b/b
a+c/3 = b
Is this correct?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a= 3b - c Solve for b
Add c to both sides to get:
a + c = 3b
Divide both sides by 3 to get:
b = (a + c)/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.