Question 198567


{{{2b+9=3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2b=3-9}}} Subtract {{{9}}} from both sides.



{{{2b=-6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-6)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=-3}}}