Chapter 6.6, Problem 41S

To determine

To Solve: The equation $7.8=3b$

Answer to Problem 41S

  $b=2.6$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The equation $7.8=3b$

Concept and Formula Used:

To solve the equation bring variable to one side and constant to other side.

  $\text{Using the identity 1}x=x$

Calculation:

The given equation is $7.8=3b$

Divide both side by

  $\begin{array}{l}3\\ \frac{7.8}{3}=\frac{3b}{3}\\ 2.6=1b\\ \text{or }1b=2.6\\ \text{Using the identity 1}x=x\\ b=2.6\end{array}$

Conclusion:

  $b=2.6$