Question

3(b − 6) = 9

b =
The test is timed

Answer 1

b = 9

Explanation:

`3(b - 6) = 9`

`3(b - 6) / 3 = 9 / 3`

`b - 6 = 9 / 3`

`b - 6 = 3`

`b - 6 + 6 = 3 + 6`

`b = 3 + 6`

`b = 9`

Answer 2

b = 9

Explanation:

3(b − 6) = 9

3b - 18 = 9

3b = 9 + 18

3b = 27

b = 9