Question

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

Answer 1

x =
`-(3)/(b)` and x = -1

Explanation:

`-2(bx-5)=16`

bx - 5 = -8

bx = -3

x =
`-(3)/(b)`

`-2((3)x-5)=16`

`3x-5=-8`

`3x=-3`

`x=-1`