Question 183456


{{{2(b-3)+5=3(b-1)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2b-6+5=3b-3}}} Distribute.



{{{2b-1=3b-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2b=3b-3+1}}} Add {{{1}}} to both sides.



{{{2b-3b=-3+1}}} Subtract {{{3b}}} from both sides.



{{{-b=-3+1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-b=-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-2)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{b=2}}}