SOLUTION: How do i solve for A and B in the following equation. (B-2)+3A=42

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Question 654638: How do i solve for A and B in the following equation. (B-2)+3A=42
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, solver91311:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28B-2%29%2B3A=42 first solve for A
3A=42-%28B-2%29
3A=42-B%2B2
3A=44-B
A=44%2F3-B%2F3
highlight%28A=14.67-B%2F3%29

B-2%2B3A=42 now solve for B
B=42%2B2-3A
B=highlight%2844-3A%29


Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Solve for A: Add -B to both sides. Add 2 to both sides. Divide both sides by 3.

Solve for B in similar fashion.

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