SOLUTION: please help me solve and break down the steps of the following equation... 5+B(7^2+15)=16*12+4^2-8*6

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Question 792704: please help me solve and break down the steps of the following equation...
5+B(7^2+15)=16*12+4^2-8*6
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+B(7^2+15)=16*12+4^2-8*6
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5 +B(49+15) = 192 + 16 - 48
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5 +64B = 160
64B = 155
B = 155/64
B = 2.4219...
Cheers,
Stan H.
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