SOLUTION: "Solve each equation by eliminating the decimals": 0.5b + 3.4 = 0.2b + 12.4 Thank you!

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Question 159831: "Solve each equation by eliminating the decimals":
0.5b + 3.4 = 0.2b + 12.4


Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.5b+%2B+3.4+=+0.2b+%2B+12.4+ Start with the given equation


10%280.5b+%2B+3.4%29+=+10%280.2b+%2B+12.4+%29 Multiply both sides by 10 (this will move the decimal 1 spot to the right for each term)


10%280.5b%29+%2B+10%283.4%29+=+10%280.2b%29+%2B+10%2812.4+%29 Distribute


5b+%2B+34+=+2b+%2B+124 Multiply


I'll let you take it from here. Repost or email me if you are stuck.