SOLUTION: 16=1-5b+8b

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Question 223623: 16=1-5b+8b
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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16=1-5b%2B8b
Combine the 'b' terms:
16=1%2B3b
Subtract 1 from each side of the equation:
3b=15
Divide each side of the equation by 3 and you are done:
highlight%28b=5%29
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