SOLUTION: I need assistance on this one. I think I set it up wrong. 6b-(3b+8) = 16 Whatever you can do will be appreciated.

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Question 207254: I need assistance on this one. I think I set it up wrong.
6b-(3b+8) = 16
Whatever you can do will be appreciated.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6b-%283b%2B8%29=16 Start with the given equation.


6b-3b-8=16 Distribute.


3b-8=16 Combine like terms on the left side.


3b=16%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


3b=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%2824%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate b.


b=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=8