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16b5=3b2b  

 

possibles 3, 2, -3, -4 

 Oct 11, 2014

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It is easier to solve an equation if it has no denominators, the denominator, b, can be eliminated by multiplying each term by 'b', resulting in:

16 - 5b = 3 - 2

16 - 5b = 1                      Subtracting 16:

   -5b = -15                    Now, divide by -5.

 Oct 11, 2014
 #1
avatar+23254 
+5
Best Answer

It is easier to solve an equation if it has no denominators, the denominator, b, can be eliminated by multiplying each term by 'b', resulting in:

16 - 5b = 3 - 2

16 - 5b = 1                      Subtracting 16:

   -5b = -15                    Now, divide by -5.

geno3141 Oct 11, 2014

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