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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the first step to solve the equation b minus five equals eight? Add 8 to both sides. Subtract 8 from both sides. Add 5 to both sides. Subtract 5 from both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b -5 = 8 we want to isolate the b on the left side. so we want to get rid of that -5. what do i do to both sides to get rid of that -5 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Subtract both sides by 5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no. if i minus 5 on both sides.. i'll have b - 10 = 3

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