SOLUTION: b-4/6=b/2

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Question 514711: b-4/6=b/2
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b-4%2F6=b%2F2 Start with the given equation.


6%28b-4%2Fcross%286%29%29=6%28b%2Fcross%282%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


6b-4=3b Distribute and multiply.


6b=3b%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


6b-3b=4 Subtract 3b from both sides.


3b=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


b=%284%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate b.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=4%2F3