Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Solving Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 188: 29

Answer

the solution is -5

Work Step by Step

8-b= 13 Add b to both sides 8-b+b=13+b 8=13+b Subtract 13 from both sides 8-13=13+b-13 -5=b The solution is -5 Check 8-b=13 8-(-5) =13 13=13
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