SOLUTION: I need assistance on this one. I think I set it up wrong. 6b-(3b+8) = 16 Whatever you can do will be appreciated.

Question 207254: I need assistance on this one. I think I set it up wrong.
6b-(3b+8) = 16
Whatever you can do will be appreciated.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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