Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
−31
2
b+
2
3
=
51
4
+
5
6
b
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−31
2
b+
2
3
=
5
6
b+
51
4
Step 2: Subtract 5/6b from both sides.
−31
2
b+
2
3
−
5
6
b=
5
6
b+
51
4
−
5
6
b
−49
3
b+
2
3
=
51
4
Step 3: Subtract 2/3 from both sides.
−49
3
b+
2
3
−
2
3
=
51
4
−
2
3
−49
3
b=
145
12
Step 4: Multiply both sides by 3/(-49).
(
3
−49
)*(
−49
3
b)=(
3
−49
)*(
145
12
)
b=
−145
196
Answer:
b=
−145
196
