SOLUTION: I am so sorry. This is the problem Solve each equation. Identify each equation as a conditional equation, an inconsistent equation, or an identity 1/2b

SOLUTION: I am so sorry. This is the problem Solve each equation. Identify each equation as a conditional equation, an inconsistent equation, or an identity 1/2b - 1/2 = 1/4b Please h

Question 39669: I am so sorry. This is the problem
Solve each equation. Identify each equation as a conditional equation, an inconsistent equation, or an identity
1/2b - 1/2 = 1/4b
Please help me with this problem. I wrote it down wrong the last time. thank so much
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I did this one already, but here goes again...from
1/2b - 1/2 = 1/4b
we multiply all by the lowest common denominator, 4b, and get
4b[1/2b - 1/2 = 1/4b]
2 - 2b = 1
-2b = -1
b = 1/2
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