Question

What is the value of 6 (2b-4) When b=5

Answer 1

Hi! I'm happy to help!

First of all, we need to substitute b into the expression.

6(2b-4)

6((2×5)-4)

Now we use the order of operations, or PEMDAS (Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication or Division, and Addition or Subtraction) to finish simplifying.

We see that 2×5 is inside two sets of parenthesis, so we solve that first

6((2×5)-4)

6((10)-4)

We cam remove the extra set of parenthesis because there isn't an expression inside of it any more.

6(10-4)

Now, we look inside of the parenthesis again and we see 10-4

6(10-4)

6(6)

The six next to the parenthesis has no sign next to it, which means to multiply.

6×(6)

Now we can remove the parenthesis.

6×6

Now, we just simply multiply.

6×6

36

To sum it up: The value of 6 (2b-4) When b=5 is 36

I hope this was helpful, keep learning! :D

Answer 2

36

Explanation:

Replace the 2b with 10 and then do the parenthesis, so 10-4=6

now multiply it with the 6 outside the parenthesis and you get 36