SOLUTION: I need the answers to this problems: 1. 2 1/4 = b - 1 2/3 what is "b"

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Question 171364: I need the answers to this problems:
1. 2 1/4 = b - 1 2/3 what is "b"

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 1/4 = b - 1 2/3 what is "b"
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(9/4) = b - (5/3)
Multiply thru by 12 to get:
27 = 12b - 20
12b = 47
b = 47/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Convert the mixed fraction into the improper fraction . Note:


Convert the mixed fraction into the improper fraction . Note:


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear any fractions.


Multiply and simplify.


Add 20 to both sides.


Combine like terms.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Rearrange the equation.


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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .

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