SOLUTION: Please assist with problem below and show steps. Thank you. (16b - 2) -5(3b + 2) = -3

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Question 927800: Please assist with problem below and show steps. Thank you.
(16b - 2) -5(3b + 2) = -3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(16b - 2) -5(3b + 2) = -3
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16b - 2 - 15b - 10 = -3
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b - 12 = -3
b = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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