SOLUTION: 3b+8=-10b+b

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Question 21986: 3b+8=-10b+b

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3b+8=-10b+b
Add all like terms.
3b+8=-9b
Add -8 to both sides.
3b=-9b-8
Add 9b to both sides.
12b=-8
Divide both sides by 12.
b=-8/12=-2/3

To check your answer go back and substitute -2/3 for b in the equation.