Question

Please explain your steps when solving the equation:
-3b + 6 = 18

Answer 1

-3b + 6 = 18
-6 =-6
-3b = 12

-3b/-3 =12/-3

B = -2

Answer 2

b=-4

Explanation:

-3b+6=18

-3b=12 (subtracted 6 from both sides)

b=-4 (divided both sides by -3)