Question

4 (4b + 3) + 2b = 3 (b - 11)

Answer 1

Explanation:

B= -3

Do 4(4b + 3) first than the answer I get from that equation you

16b + 12 2b= 3(b-11)

Combine like terms

3

Distribute

4

Subtract

1

2

12

12

from both sides of the equation

5

Simplify

6

Subtract

3

3

b

3b

from both sides of the equation

7

Simplify

8

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

Answer 2

Explanation:

4 (4b + 3) + 2b = 3 (b - 11)

16b+12+2b=3b-11

16b+2b-3b=-11-12

15b=-23

b=-23/15