Question

Solve the following equation
3(b - 4) = 2 (4-6)​

Answer 1

Answer:

b = 8/3 or b = 2.67

Step-by-step explanation:

3(b-4)=2(4-6)

3b-12 = 8 - 12         <==Distribute value outside the parentheses

3b-12 = -4               <==Simplify each side

3b = 12-4                <==Begin to isolate the variable

3b = 8                     <==Simplify further

b = 8/3 or b = 2.67 <==Divide both sides by three, isolating the variable completely

Answer 2

b=8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3(b-4)=2(4-6)

3b-12=2(-2)

3b-12=-4

3b= -4+12

3b=8

b=8/3