-2(3a-b)=c , what would you do if you were trying to isolate b

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Lorenzo Melato · Answer 1 · 2023-07-13T23:41:40+0000

Answer:

b=3a+(c)/(2)

Explanation:

First, distribute the -2 to the rest of the parenthesis, following PEMDAS.

$-2(3a-b)=c\\-6a+2b=c$

Then, add -6a to both sides.

2b = 6a+c

Now, you can divide both sides by 2 to isolate b.

b=(6a+c)/(2)

Divide to simplify.

b=3a+(c)/(2)