Question 578562
{{{5b+7+2b=23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7b+7=23}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7b=23-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{7b=16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(16)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=16/7}}}