b-5+2b=24

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To solve for b in the equation b-5+2b=24, we first need to combine like terms:

b + 2b - 5 = 24
3b - 5 = 24

Next, add 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:

3b = 29

Finally, divide both sides by 3 to solve for b:

b = 29/3

Therefore, the solution to the equation b-5+2b=24 is b = 29/3.