Question

Solve for b. 5 + 2b = 9 Show your work for each step as you solve for b.

Answer 1

5+2b=9

2b=9-5

b=4/2

b=2

Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf{b=2}}`

Explanation:

Isolate the b from one side of the equation.

First, subtract by 5 from both sides.

`\sf{5+2b-5=9-5}`

Solve.

Subtract.

9-5=4

2b=4

Divide by 2 from both sides.

2b/2=4/2

Solve.

Divide the numbers from left to right.

4/2=2

`\Longrightarrow \boxed{\sf{b=2}}`

Therefore, the correct answer is b=2.

I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.