Re: Algebra

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<basilcain07@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Dec 28, 11:46 am, "Peter Ian Staker" <F...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You don't need a computer to solve that. By the time it would take you
to
program the equation you can do it in your head. It's first grade
Algebra.
Simply multiple both sides by the common denominator (4 * 5) and solve.

20*B/4 - 20*B/5 = 20*8
5B - 4B = 160
B = 160

Test:
160/4 -160/5 = 40 - 32 = 8

<basilcai...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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Please help solve this equation.

B/4 - B/5 = 8

Thanks

Thank You, I just wanted to double check, as I was getting 160 as well

These days people rely so much on calculators that they don't use their own
brains or when they do they don't trust their own answers.

I suggest you keep your mind active by solving as much as you can without
resorting to electronic help. Learn to trust your instincts.


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