Question

-2(bx-5) = 16 the value of x in terms of b is the value of x when b is 3 is ????

Answer 1

• x = -3/b
• x = -1 when b=3

Explanation:

Eliminating parentheses, you get ...

-2bx +10 = 16

Subtract 10 and divide by -2b:

x = 6/(-2b)

x = -3/b

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When b=3, you have ...

x = -3/3

x = -1