Question

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5b=17.1

Answer 1

We need to isolate b, and we can do that by dividing the whole equation by 5, like this.\[\frac{ 5b }{ 5 } = \frac{ 17.1 }{ 5 }\]
Simplify this to:
\[b = \frac{ 17.1 }{ 5 }\]
If you're allowed to use a calculator, you can simplify that. Does that help?

Answer 2

yes thank u