SOLUTION: 2b+9=3

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Question 198567: 2b+9=3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2b%2B9=3 Start with the given equation.


2b=3-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


2b=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%28-6%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate b.


b=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=-3