SOLUTION: Can you help me with this equation on my math homework? I'm in Algebra 8th grade and this is my problem: 1/8(B-9)=B+9 TY

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Question 355870: Can you help me with this equation on my math homework? I'm in Algebra 8th grade and this is my problem:
1/8(B-9)=B+9
TY
Victoria
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume you're solving for B.
%281%2F8%29%28B-9%29=B%2B9
Multiply both sides by 8.
B-9=8B%2B72
Now take it from there and solve for B.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
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If I am understanding your question properly
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1%2F8%28B-9%29+=+B%2B9
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First clearing the denomiator:
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multiplying both sides of the equation by 8(B -9)
1+=+8%28B-9%29%2A%28B%2B9%29
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Simplifying
+1+=+8%28B%5E2+-81%29
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+1+=+8B%5E2+-+648
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649+=+8B%5E2
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81+=+B%5E2
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9=+B