SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve the following equation? -2(3b+1)+(7b-4)=0 Thank you so much!

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Question 191710: Can you please help me solve the following equation?
-2(3b+1)+(7b-4)=0
Thank you so much!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%283b%2B1%29%2B%287b-4%29=0 Start with the given equation.

-6b-2%2B7b-4=0 Distribute.


b-6=0 Combine like terms on the left side.


b=0%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


b=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is b=6