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what is 6 over 6b + 4 = 2 over b - 4

 Oct 14, 2014

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6 / (6b + 4)  =  2 / (b - 4)

Cross multiply:  6(b - 4)  =  2(6b + 4)

Distribute:        6b - 24  =  12b + 8

Subtract 6b:         - 24  =  6b + 8

Subtract 8:           - 32  =  6b

Divide by 6:          -16/3  =  b

 Oct 14, 2014
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6 / (6b + 4)  =  2 / (b - 4)

Cross multiply:  6(b - 4)  =  2(6b + 4)

Distribute:        6b - 24  =  12b + 8

Subtract 6b:         - 24  =  6b + 8

Subtract 8:           - 32  =  6b

Divide by 6:          -16/3  =  b

geno3141 Oct 14, 2014

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