SOLUTION: solve for the indicated letter: a=5b, for b. b=?

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Question 147305: solve for the indicated letter: a=5b, for b. b=?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+=+5b divide both sides by 5 to find b
a%2F5+=+b
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