Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 668: 16

Answer

$b=8$

Work Step by Step

$3=b-5$ Add 5 to both sides. $3+5=b-5+5$ $8=b+0$ $b=8$
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