I dont understand it and I have looked it up in my book several times...how do I solve this?
a+b=16;b
thanks!!!
2007-10-22 10:29:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
read the directions.
it might be asking you to solve for b.
if so, subtract a from both sides:
a+b = 16
b = 16 - a
2007-10-22 10:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by vaiogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The directions probably say solve for the indicated variable. b is the indicated variable
a + b = 16 to get b by itself, subtract a to other side
b = 16 - a
2007-10-22 17:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Linda K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the problem is asking to solve the equation "a+b=16" for "b."
2007-10-22 17:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by ♣ K-Dub ♣ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it is, the problem does not make sense.
We are not told what to solve for.
The semicolon makes no sense.
Maybe it is saying a+b = 16 solve for b. If so,
b = 16-a
2007-10-22 17:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋