b/17-8b/17=63/17

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To solve this equation, we need to simplify it step by step.

First, let's combine the terms with b in the numerator:

b/17 - 8b/17 = 63/17
(1 - 8)b/17 = 63/17
-7b/17 = 63/17

Next, we can multiply both sides by 17 to get rid of the denominators:

-7b = 63

Finally, we can isolate b by dividing both sides by -7:

b = -9

Therefore, the solution to the equation b/17 - 8b/17 = 63/17 is b = -9.