Question

How do I solve this ?

3(3x+2)-2x = 7x+b

Answer 1

b=6

Explanation:

3(3x+2)-2x=7x+b

multiply numbers in parenthesis by 3

9x+6-2x=7x+b

subtract 9x to 2x

7x+6=7x+b

subtract 7x to 7x

6=b

switch sides

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b=6

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