Question

What number does b stand for in this equation 3b = 5

Answer 1

This is a simple algebraic equation in which you need to isolate b on one side of the equation to figure out what it's equal to.

1) 3b = 5

2) Divide both sides by 3 to get rid of the 3 on the right in order to isolate b.

3) b = 5/3

Check:

1) 3b = 5

2) 3 *
`(5)/(3)` = 5

3) 5 = 5