Identify equation: Identify the equation to solve.We have the equation (34)b=(54). We need to find the value of b.
Isolate variable: Isolate the variable b. To isolate b, we can multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 34, which is 43. 43×34b=43×54
Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication on both sides.On the left side, (43)×(34)=1, so we are left with b.On the right side, (43)×(54)=(4×53×4)=2012.
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction on the right side.2012 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.2012=20/412/4=53.
Write final value: Write down the final value of b.So, b=53.
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