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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-18

How do I solve this equation?

\[
6 + \frac{4}{5}b = \frac{9}{10}b
\]

Asked by nadiacarlile

Answer (2)

6 + 5 4 ​ b = 10 9 ​ b ∣ m u lt i pl y b o t h s i d es b y 10 60 + 2 × 4 b = 9 b 60 + 8 b = 9 b ∣ s u b t r a c t 60 f ro m b o t h s i d es 8 b = 9 b − 60 ∣ s u b t r a c t 9 b f ro m b o t h s i d es − b = 60 b = − 60 ​

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

To solve the equation 6 + 5 4 ​ b = 10 9 ​ b , first eliminate the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by 10. Then isolate the variable to find b = 60 .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-01-31