SOLUTION: Solve and check. Label any contradictions or identities. 3b-2=7b+4

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Question 615507: Solve and check. Label any contradictions or identities.
3b-2=7b+4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3b-2=7b%2B4 Start with the given equation.


3b=7b%2B4%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


3b-7b=4%2B2 Subtract 7b from both sides.


-4b=4%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4b=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


b=%286%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate b.


b=-3%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is b=-3%2F2

I'll leave the check for you.