SOLUTION: how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!

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Question 415446: how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Multiply both sides by

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Answer by annika21(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i solve : 5b- 1=2.5b-4? thank you!
5b-2.5b=-4+1 (brought everything over, if it's neg. then you change sign to pos.)
2.5b=-3 (simplified)
b=-1.2 (divided)