Question

Solve the equation for b 5= 3/2 (3) + b

Answer 1

The answer is b = 1/2

Explanation:

1) Use this rule: a/b × c = ac/b.

`5 = (3 * 3)/(2) + b`

2) Simplify 3 × 3 to 9.

`5 = (9)/(2) + b`

3) Subtract 9/2 from both sides.

`5 - (9)/(2) = b`

4) Simplify 5 - 9/2 to 1/2.

`(1)/(2) = b`

5) Switch sides.

`b = (1)/(2)`

Therefor, the answer is b = 1/2.