Start with equation: Start with the given equation.7b−52=6b−57We want to isolate b on one side of the equation.
Subtract b terms: Subtract 6b from both sides to move the b terms to one side.7b−6b−(52)=6b−6b−(57)Simplify the equation by combining like terms.b−(52)=−(57)
Combine like terms: Add (52) to both sides to isolate b. b−52+52=−57+52 Simplify the equation by combining like fractions. b=−57+52
Isolate b: Combine the fractions on the right side of the equation.b=−(55) Simplify the fraction.b=−1
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