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48=8a+b
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.
8a+b=48
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
8a=48-b
Subtract b from both sides.
\frac{8a}{8}=\frac{48-b}{8}
Divide both sides by 8.
a=\frac{48-b}{8}
Dividing by 8 undoes the multiplication by 8.
a=-\frac{b}{8}+6
Divide 48-b by 8.
48=8a+b
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.
8a+b=48
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
b=48-8a
Subtract 8a from both sides.