Question

Solve for b. 3(b−4)+5b=44 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

3b - 12 + 5b = 44

8b = 56

b = 7 (answer)

Answer 2

The value of b is 7.

Explanation:

Given equation,

`3(b-4)+5b=44`

`3b - 12 + 5b = 44` ( By distributive property )

`8b - 12 = 44` ( combining like terms )

`8b = 44+12` ( Additive property of equality )

`8b = 56`

`\implies b = 7` ( Division property of equality )