SOLUTION: Hello, I am trying to solve the following equation algebraically (can not use trial and error) 2b-3=11 I am at point blank!! Thank you

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Question 843519: Hello, I am trying to solve the following equation algebraically (can not use trial and error)
2b-3=11
I am at point blank!!
Thank you
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
2b - 3 = 11
Move the -3 to other side
it then becomes +3
2b = 11 + 3
2b = 14
Divide both sides by 2
b = 7
Hope this helps.
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