Question

What are the solutions of 3b + 12 > 27 – 2b

Answer 1

b > 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3b + 12 > 27 - 2b

Step 2: Solve for b

1. Add 2b on both sides: 5b + 12 > 27
2. Subtract 12 on both sides: 5b > 15
3. Divide 5 on both sides: b > 3

Here we see that any value b greater than 3 would work as a solution to the inequality.