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4 September, 22:55

What is the value of b in the equation 3b + 2 (b - 1) = 8?

A: 2

B: 5

C: 8

D: 10

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  1. 4 September, 23:12
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    3b+2b-2=8

    5b-2=8

    5b=10

    b=2
  2. 4 September, 23:14
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    A: 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3b + 2 (b - 1) = 8

    The first step is to distribute the 2

    3b + 2b - 2 = 8

    Then combine like terms

    5b-2=8

    Then add 2 to each side

    5b-2+2 = 8+2

    5b = 10

    Divide by 5

    5b/5 = 10/5

    b = 2
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