Question 338390

{{{12+3b=2+5b}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3b=2+5b-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{3b-5b=2-12}}} Subtract {{{5b}}} from both sides.



{{{-2b=2-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2b=-10}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-10)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=5}}} 



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