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Convert the following sentence into an equation and solve for the variable.

The sum of [tex]$6b$[/tex] and [tex]$-5b$[/tex] is 40.

You only need to enter the final answer for the variable indicated above.

[tex]b = 40[/tex]


Sagot :

To solve the equation, we begin by combining the like terms on the left side:

[tex]\[ 6b + (-5b) = 40 \][/tex]

Simplify the expression:

[tex]\[ (6 - 5)b = 40 \][/tex]

This reduces to:

[tex]\[ b = 40 \][/tex]

Therefore, the value of [tex]\( b \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ b = 40 \][/tex]