SOLUTION: Solve for the variable. Show all work. Provide a check. State if solution is undefined. (b/2)-(b/5)=6

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Question 674978: Solve for the variable. Show all work. Provide a check. State if solution is undefined.

(b/2)-(b/5)=6
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the entire equation by 10 (common multiple of 2 and 5) to be rid of fractions.
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10(b/2) - 10(b/5) = 10(6)
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5b - 2b = 60
3b = 60
3b/3 = 60/3
highlight_green%28b+=+20%29
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20/2 - 20/5 = 10 - 4 = 6
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