SOLUTION: b+3=9-b

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Question 337923: b+3=9-b
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b%2B3=9-b Start with the given equation.


b=9-b-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


b%2Bb=9-3 Add b to both sides.


2b=9-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


2b=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%286%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate b.


b=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=3


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