Can I solve for b in a=(4b-14)/(b-5)?

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Homework Statement


a=(4b-14)/(b-5)

b= ...

2. The attempt at a solution
Attempted a lot of things, but couldn't isolate the b. Is it possible at all to do this, when there are multiple terms in the numerator. If so, how?
 

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