Equation/Question:
Solve for b. 3(b + -2)-8=-5 what is the answer?
Answer/Steps to answer:
1.Simplify b+-2 to b−2.
3(b−2)−8=−5
2. Add 8 to both sides.
3(b-2)=-5+8
3. Simplify -5+8 to 3.
3(b-2)=3
4. Divide both sides by 3.
b-2=1
5. Add 2 to both sides.
b=1+2
6. Simplify 1+2 to 3.
b=3
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