SOLUTION: How do i solve for A and B in the following equation. (B-2)+3A=42

Question 654638: How do i solve for A and B in the following equation. (B-2)+3A=42
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, solver91311:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

first solve for

now solve for

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve for A: Add -B to both sides. Add 2 to both sides. Divide both sides by 3.

Solve for B in similar fashion.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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