Question

4(4b + 3) + 2b = 3(b — 11)

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Pre-Solving

We are given the following equation:

4(4b + 3) + 2b = 3(b — 11)

And we want to solve it for b using the distributive property.

Solving

First, distribute 4 to both 4b and 3, and also 3 to b and -11.

We get:

16b + 12 + 2b = 3b - 33

Now, combine like terms on the left side.

18b + 12 = 3b - 33

Subtract 12 from both sides.

18b = 3b - 45

Subtract 3b from both sides.

15b = -45

Divide both sides by 15.

b = -3