Question 568584
{{{9b+42=-12}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{9b=-12-42}}} Subtract {{{42}}} from both sides.



{{{9b=-54}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-54)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=-6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=-6}}} 


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