Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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5. Literal Equations and Formulas
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Exercise 2 Page 112

Apply inverse operations to isolate b.

b=a+10/2

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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.
a-2b=-10
a-a-2b=-10-a
-2b=-10-a
-2b/-2=-10-a/-2
2b/2=10+a/2
b=10+a/2
b=a+10/2