Question 248070


{{{51b+8(-b+8)=193}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{51b-8b+64=193}}} Distribute.



{{{43b+64=193}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{43b=193-64}}} Subtract {{{64}}} from both sides.



{{{43b=129}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(129)/(43)}}} Divide both sides by {{{43}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


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