Question

1.3(8-b)+3.7b=5.2

Please show steps by steps

Goal isolate variable

1 distribute

2 combine like terms

(Left / right )

3 add or subtract

4 multiply or divide

5 reduce/simplify

Answer 1

b = -5.2/2.4

Explanation:

1.3(8-b)+3.7b=5.2

10.4 - 1.3b + 3.7b = 5.2

10.4 + 2.4b = 5.2

2.4b = 5.2 - 10.4

2.4b = -5.2

b = -5.2/2.4