SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated letter b=8-a, for a, the solution is a=??

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Question 398389: Solve for the indicated letter
b=8-a, for a, the solution is a=??
Answer by richard1234(5390) About Me  (Show Source):
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b = 8 - a

b - 8 = -a (subtracting 8 from both sides)

-b + 8 = a (multiplying by -1)