Question

Explain how to solve 3b=48. Give the solution in you explanation

Answer 1

1) Divide both sides by 3

2) b=16

Explanation:

To solve the equation, we want to find out what b is. In order to do this, we have to get b by itself. Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation. Keep in mind, everything done to one side, has to be done to the other.

3b=48

3 and b are being multiplied (3b=3*b). The opposite of multiplication is division. Therefore, divide both sides by 3.

3b/3=48/3

The 3s on the left will cancel, and we are left with:

b=48/3

b=16

Answer 2

b=16

Explanation:

1) Divide 3 on both sides.

2) 3 divided by 3 and 48 divided 3.

3) Now you're left with 16, so the value of b is 16.