SOLUTION: solve the equation. be sure to show all of your work. 12=-5b+4

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Question 490759: solve the equation. be sure to show all of your work.
12=-5b+4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12=-5b%2B4 Start with the given equation.


0=-5b%2B4-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


5b=4-12 Add 5b to both sides.


5b=-8 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%28-8%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate b.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=-8%2F5