SOLUTION: solve the equation.show your work 5b=17.1

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Question 685265: solve the equation.show your work 5b=17.1
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Division is the inverse operation for multiplication.
To isolate the b variable, divide both sides by 5
5b = 17.1
cross%285%29b%2Fcross%285%29+=+17.1%2F5
b = 17.1%2F5 = 3.42
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