Question

-11 + 3(b + 5) = 7
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Answer 1

Answer: b = 1

Explanation:

-11 + 3(b + 5) = 7 Given

-11 + 3b + 15 = 7 Distributive property

3b + 4 = 7 Combine like terms

- 4 - 4 Subtraction property

3b = 3 Simplify

b = 3/3 Division property

b = 1 Simplify