SOLUTION: 8-1(3+b)=b+9

Question 900449: 8-1(3+b)=b+9
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8-1(3+b)=b+9
First, distribute.
8 - 3 - b = b + 9
Add b to each side
8-3 = 2B + 9
5 = 2B +9
Subtract 9 from each side
-4 = 2B
Divide each side by 2
-2 = B
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