Question

4b+8=2(b-15) solve using transposition method.​

Answer 1

4b + 8 = 2(b-15)

4b+8=2b-30

2b=-38

b=-19

Answer 2

$4b + 8 = 2 \: (b - 15)$

$4b + 8 = 2b - 30$

$4b - 2b = - 30 - 8$

$2b = - 38$

$b = \frac{ - 38}{ \: \: \: \: 2}$

$b = - 19$

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