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Question 396798: solve for b: 4b/8b=8-b i'm a parent trying to re-learn algebra to help my kids.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for b:
4b/8b=8-b
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Reduce the fraction on the left side of the equation:
1/2 = 8-b
Add b to both sides:
b + (1/2) = 8
Subtract (1/2) from both sides to get:
b = 7 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.