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3b=12 what does b stand for?

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Answer:

B=4

Explanation:

B is something called a variable. It is basically a "placeholder" for any number. To solve for the variable, be sure to have the number next to it (or coefficient) to be 1.

Here is how to solve:


3b=12\\

We need to divide both sides by 3 in order to make the coefficient be 1. (Note that a coefficient of 1 means that there is no number next to the variable)


(3b)/(3) =(12)/(3)

Now, we just solve!


(3b)/(3) =(12)/(3) \\b=4

Hope this helps! :)

User Ericbae
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Answer:

b = 4

Explanation:

3b = 12

Divide both sides by 3.


b = (12)/(3)

Divide 12 by 3 to get 4.

b = 4

Hope it helps and have a great day! =D

~sunshine~

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