Question 380014
{{{-3(b-8)-5=9(b+2)+1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-3b+24-5=9b+18+1}}} Distribute.



{{{-3b+19=9b+18+1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3b+19=9b+19}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-3b=9b+19-19}}} Subtract {{{19}}} from both sides.



{{{-3b-9b=19-19}}} Subtract {{{9b}}} from both sides.



{{{-12b=19-19}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-12b=0}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(0)/(-12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-12}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=0}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=0}}} 



Note: this is what you would have gotten if you continued.



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