SOLUTION: 16=1-5b+8b

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Question 223623: 16=1-5b+8b
Answer by tutor_paul(519)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Combine the 'b' terms:

Subtract 1 from each side of the equation:

Divide each side of the equation by 3 and you are done:

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