Question

10 - 5b = 2 - 3b
What does b equal?

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(10 - 5b = 2 - 3b\), we can start by rearranging it to isolate \(b\).

1. First, add \(5b\) to both sides:

\[
10 = 2 - 3b + 5b
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
10 = 2 + 2b
\]

2. Next, subtract \(2\) from both sides:

\[
10 - 2 = 2b
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
8 = 2b
\]

3. Finally, divide both sides by \(2\):

\[
b = \frac{8}{2} = 4
\]

So, \(b\) equals \(4\).