Question

Use the distributive property to solve -1/2(b-6)=5

Answer 1

b = -4

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ -1/2(b - 6) = 5

Now the value of b will be,

→ -1/2(b - 6) = 5

→ (-1/2)b + 3 = 5

→ -b/2 = 5 - 3

→ -b/2 = 2

→ -b = 2 × 2

→ -b = 4

→ [ b = -4 ]

Hence, the value of b is -4.