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–2.6(b+8)=5.2
b=

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
-2.6(b + 8) = 5.2
Multiply both sides by -1: 2.6(b + 8) = -5.2
Divide by 2.6: b + 8 = -2
Subtract 8: b = -10

Check: -2.6(-10 + 8) = -2.6(-2) = 5.2.