5b – 4 = 2b + 17
What is the value of b in this equation?


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We can solve the above question as
5b-4=2b+17
5b-2b=17+4                                      (taking like terms together)
3b=21
b=21/3
b=7
Hence the value of b is 7

To satisfide the equation 5b – 4 = 2b + 17 the value of b is 3

What is the equation?

The equation is a mathematical term that refers to a situation in which several factors must be considered. It is defined as the state of equality and is frequently represented as a math expression with equal values on either side.

How to find the value of b?

The given equation is 5b – 4 = 2b + 17

We have to find the value of b.

Subtract 2b from both sides of an equality

3b-4=17

Add 4 on both sides of an equality

3b=21

Divide 3 on both sides of an equality

b=7

Hence the value of b is 3.

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