Question

3b=12 what does b stand for?

Answer 1

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! :)

Answer 2

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

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