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The discussion focuses on solving the equation a=(4b-14)/(b-5) for the variable b. The user initially struggled to isolate b due to the multiple terms in the numerator but ultimately found the solution to be b=(5a-14)/(a-4). This demonstrates the importance of algebraic manipulation in solving equations with multiple variables.

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Homework Statement


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

b= ...

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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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Never mind, problem solved.

b= 5a-14 / a-4
 

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