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Question

1+2b−13=12−4b−2b
for b
.

1+2b−132b==12−4b−2b24−4b−2b

Answer 1

1. Simplify both sides: 1 + 2b - 13 = 12 - 4b - 2b
2. Combine like terms: 1 + 2b - 13 = 12 - 6b
3. Solve for b: 2b - 12 = 12 - 6b
4. Add 6b to both sides: 8b - 12 = 12
5. Add 12 to both sides: 8b = 24
6. Divide by 8: b = 3

Therefore, b = 3.