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Question
Solve the following equation:
3(b - 4) = 2(4 - b)
Solution
⇒ 3b - 12 = 8 - 2b
⇒ 3b + 2b = 8 + 12
⇒ 5b = 20
⇒ b = `20/5`
⇒ b = 4
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