SOLUTION: 2b+11=15-6b.....can i get a detailed explanation on how to do this problem & others like it, i would really appreciate it.

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Question 209343: 2b+11=15-6b.....can i get a detailed explanation on how to do this problem & others like it, i would really appreciate it.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2b%2B11=15-6b Start with the given equation.


2b=15-6b-11 Subtract 11 from both sides.


2b%2B6b=15-11 Add 6b to both sides.


8b=15-11 Combine like terms on the left side.


8b=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%284%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate b.


b=1%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=1%2F2 which in decimal form is b=0.5.