SOLUTION: how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!

Question 415446: how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!
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Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Multiply both sides by

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by annika21(5) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!
5b-2.5b=-4+1 (brought everything over, if it's neg. then you change sign to pos.)
2.5b=-3 (simplified)
b=-1.2 (divided)
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