Homework Help: Algebra, explain how to please

Posted by June on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 8:15pm.

Can someone explain to me how to solve
-14=2/5(9-2b)
It would be greatly appreciated
thank you

Algebra, explain how to please - PsyDAG, Monday, October 18, 2010 at 2:33pm
First multiply both sides by 5/2

-35 = 9-2b

Then subtract 9 from both sides and multiply both sides by -2.
Algebra, oops - PsyDAG, Monday, October 18, 2010 at 2:34pm
You are supposed to divide both sides by -2. Sorry.

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