Question

What is the coefficient b makes the equation true for any real number x -3 (2x-3) + 5x = bx + 9

Answer 1

b = 0

Explanation:

x -3 (2x-3) + 5x = bx + 9

x - 6x +9 + 5x = bx + 9

-9 -9

x - 6x + 5x = bx

-5x + 5x = bx

0 = bx

b/x 0/x

b = 0