Question

Solve the equation.
7(2b - 5) + 3 =10

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Answer 1

Do you know how to distribute?

Answer 2

yes, but I am a beginner and need the answer quick!

Answer 3

@rosie07 we cannot just give out answers.

7(2b - 5)
Distributing becomes:
14 b - 35

Answer 4

That gives us:
14 b - 35 + 3 = 10
Combine like terms:
14 b - 32 = 10

Answer 5

@rosie07
Do you follow?

Answer 6

yep

Answer 7

Okay now we need to isolate b.
14b - 32 = 10
14b = 10 + 32
14b = 42
Divide both sides by 14:
b = 3