Solve the equation: -3 2/5 + b = 8 1/5 A. b = 11 3/5 B. b = 4 4/5 C. b = 5 3/5 D. b = 11 1/5

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mysticfury · Answer

re order the equation

8 - -3 2/5 = b

check your work by 

-3 2/5 + b = 8

mysticfury · Answer

sorry it was 8 1/5 , not just 8

what did you get for an answer when you re ordered it?

deadpooi · Answer

wait let me get what I got. vs your answer

mysticfury · Answer

8 and 1/5 - -3 and 2/5 = ?

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alones · Answer

believe it was my brave act.
−3  2/5+b=8   1/5
Simplify both sides of the equation.
b+ −17/5 = 4/15
add 17/5 to both sides
b+  −17/5 + 17/5=41/5 + 17/5
b=58/5
b=11  3/5
and so the answer is b=11  3/5

deadpooi · Answer

Wait

deadpooi · Answer

Oh wow I got b = 11 1/5

mysticfury · Answer

yep thats what i had @AloneS

deadpooi · Answer

Thank you for helping me.

mysticfury · Answer

not sure who your talking to but you get a your welcome from me