SOLUTION: solve the following equations. remember to show how you use each inverse operation. 5-3(2b-3)=-4

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Question 206734This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach
: solve the following equations. remember to show how you use each inverse operation.
5-3(2b-3)=-4 This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach

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5-3%282b-3%29=-4 Start with the given equation.


5-6b%2B9=-4 Distribute.


-6b%2B14=-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


-6b=-4-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


-6b=-18 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%28-18%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate b.


b=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=3