Question

Solve for b.

–12 = 4(b − 15) − 16

b =

Answer 1

b= 16

Explanation:

Answer 2

b = 16

Explanation:

–12 = 4(b − 15) − 16

Add 16 to each side

–12+16 = 4(b − 15) − 16+16

4 = 4 (b-15)

Divide each side by 4

4/4 = 4(b-15)

1 = b-15

Add 15 to each side

1+15 = b-15+15

16 = b