SOLUTION: 2a+5b=18 solve for b

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Question 872328: 2a+5b=18 solve for b
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2a%2B5b=18 Start with the given equation


5b=18-2a Subtract 2a from both sides.


b=%2818-2a%29%2F5 Divide both sides by 5.