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OpenStudy (deadpooi):

What is the value of b? b/-3 = 1.5 b = ? I think its 2

OpenStudy (deadpooi):

I could be wrong.

OpenStudy (rmrjr22):

Way wrong

OpenStudy (rmrjr22):

Lets do basic math. PEMDAS

OpenStudy (lukebluefive):

When trying to find a variable's value, try to get it alone on one side of the equation. In this case, multiply both sides by -3 to do so and get your answer.

OpenStudy (deadpooi):

Im very confused guys.

OpenStudy (lukebluefive):

When you think you have an answer, you should always put it into the original equation and check that it works. Taking your answer, we get: -2/3 = 1.5, since -0.66 ≠ 1.5, b ≠ 2.

rishavraj (rishavraj):

see u need to isolate b ... so just cross multiply :))

OpenStudy (deadpooi):

Alright.

rebeccaxhawaii (rebeccaxhawaii):

|dw:1461004508214:dw|b=1.5*3

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