SOLUTION: I am working on solving equations using several transformations and I can't figure out this problem. 1/2b + 3/5 = 2b - 9/10

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: I am working on solving equations using several transformations and I can't figure out this problem.
1/2b + 3/5 = 2b - 9/10
This question is from textbook mathematics course 2 Structur and Method

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for b:
Multiply through by the LCD of 10.
Simplify.
Subtract 5b from both sides.
Add 9 to both sides.
Finally, divide both sides by 15.

Check: Substitute b = 1.


OK!

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