Question 704517
{{{7b-5=44}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7b=44+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{7b=49}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(49)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


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


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