Question

4(b + 5) = 3b + 35. what is b​

Answer 1

Explanation:

4(b+5)=3b+35 perform multiplication on left side

4b+4(5)=3b+35

4b+20=3b+35 Subtract 20 from each side

4b=3b+15. subtract 3b from each side

b=15

Answer 2

b = 15

Explanation:

4(b + 5) = 3b + 35

Distribute:

4(b + 5)

4(b) = 4b

4(5) = 20

4b + 20 = 3b + 35

Combine like terms:

4b - 3b = 35 - 20

b = 15