How do I solve literal equations? Ex. P=2(a+b) solve for b

Mathematics

2 answers:

son4ous [18]4 years ago

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Sounds like rearranging to me:

P=2(a+b) -- expand brackets
P=2a+2b -- subtract 2a
P-2a=2b -- divide by 2

b=(P-2a)/2

Mama L [17]4 years ago

3 0

$P=2(a+b)\\
P=2a+2b\\
2b=P-2a\\
b=\frac{P-2a}{2}$

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