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Apply inverse operations to isolate b.
b=a+10/2
To solve the given literal equation for b, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.
LHS-a=RHS-a
Subtract terms
.LHS /-2.=.RHS /-2.
- a/- b=a/b
a/b=.a /2./.b /2.
Commutative Property of Addition