SOLUTION: using the substitution method how would you solve this problem b=a-2 b=1

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Question 70551: using the substitution method how would you solve this problem
b=a-2
b=1
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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SINCE B=1 THEN WE SUBSTITUTE 1 FOR B
1=A-2
A=1+2
A=3