SOLUTION: 9b+42=-12

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Question 568584: 9b+42=-12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9b%2B42=-12 Start with the given equation.


9b=-12-42 Subtract 42 from both sides.


9b=-54 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%28-54%29%2F%289%29 Divide both sides by 9 to isolate b.


b=-6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=-6

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