Isolate variable b: First, we need to isolate the variable b on one side of the equation. We can start by subtracting 2.5 from both sides to get rid of the constant term on the left side.−3b+2.5−2.5=4−2.5
Simplify both sides: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation by performing the subtraction. −3b=1.5
Divide both sides: Next, we divide both sides of the equation by −3 to solve for b.b=−31.5
Perform division: Finally, we perform the division to find the value of b.b=−0.5
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