SOLUTION: can you help me solve this problem step by step 3x+b=6x solve for x

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Question 355352: can you help me solve this problem step by step
3x+b=6x solve for x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x%2Bb=6x Start with the given equation.


3x=6x-b Subtract b from both sides.


3x-6x=-b Subtract 6x from both sides.


-3x=-b Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-b%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=b%2F3 Reduce

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So the answer is x=b%2F3