SOLUTION: 3b+1=13;4 is this a solution yes or no

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Question 52265: 3b+1=13;4 is this a solution yes or no
Found 2 solutions by rchill, funmath:
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 is the solution; yes! First subtract 1 from both sides to get 3b=12, then divide both sides by 3 to get b=4.

Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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Substitute 4 in for b, if both sides equal, then it is a solution:
3(4)+1=13
12+1=13
13=13
Yes, 4 is a solution!