Question

If b= 3, work out the value of b (b - 5)

Answer 1

the answer would be -6

Explanation:

if b=3 then the equation would be 3 (3-5)

you solve what's in the parentheses first. 3-5= -2.

so then we have 3(-2). if a number is in parentheses and it is on another number that means you're going to multiply.

3 x (-2)= -6

Answer 2

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• b = 3

`\bf \: 3(3 - 5)`

`\bf \: 3 * - 2`

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