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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for the variable. 78 + b = 40

OpenStudy (ashleyisakitty):

-38!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

78 - 78 = 0 They cancel out. So the variable is now alone. Then you would do 40 - 78 = -38. You subtracted because it was the opposite operation of addition. :) b = -38

OpenStudy (anonymous):

40 minus 78

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-38 lol

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