document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=393518>Question 393518</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Im having alot of trouble with solving equations involving fractions and decimals. I've had alot of people help me but none seem to understand the consept either. Could you help me with 5.85b=8.68+3.68b and explain all your steps please? Thank you! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "2.17b=8.68 subtract 3.68b from each side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b=4 divide each side by 2.17<BR>\n" );
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