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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the first step to solve the equation b minus five equals eight?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What minus 5 equals 8? So, you could work this problem backwards by adding :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks. (:

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

b - 5 = 8 you want to add 5 to both sides b - 5 + 5 = 8 + 5 see how adding 5 to each side cancels the 5's on the left side leaving you with b = 13

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