3 years ago

After Lois picks a value for b, Clark must solve the equation 2x + 7 - x = 4x + 2b – 3x - 3b.

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puteri [66]3 years ago

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The value of b Lois gave to Clark to satisfy the given equation is -7.

The given parameters;

2x + 7 - x = 4x + 2b – 3x - 3b

To obtain the value of b, simplify the equation as follows;

2x + 7 - x = 4x + 2b – 3x - 3b

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(2x - x) + 7 = (4x - 3x) + (2b - 3b)

x + 7 = x - b

(x - x) + 7 = -b

0 + 7 = -b

7 = -b

-7 = b

b = -7

Thus, the value of b Lois gave to Clark to satisfy the given equation is -7.

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