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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution (1/3)b =4

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Since the b is being multiplied by 1/3, to get b, you need to multiply by 3, so multiply both sides by 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the answers 13.3?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

No. Let's do it together step by step. |dw:1388623646558:dw|

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Since the b is being multiplied by 1/3, you need to multiply it by 3 because 1/3 times 3 = 1. Whatever you do to one side of an equation, you need to do the same to the other side, so we multiply both sides by 3.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

In this step, we multiply both sides by 3. |dw:1388623759979:dw|

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