Basic Math Examples

$\frac{b + 4}{b + 2} = \frac{2}{b + 2}$

Step 1

Since the expression on each side of the equation has the same denominator, the numerators must be equal.

$b + 4 = 2$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $b$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $4$ from both sides of the equation.

$b = 2 - 4$

Step 2.2

Subtract $4$ from $2$ .

$b = - 2$

Step 3

Exclude the solutions that do not make $\frac{b + 4}{b + 2} = \frac{2}{b + 2}$ true.

$No solution$