Question

Solve for b and simplify 12=5/2b

Answer 1

b = 24/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

12 = 5/2b

Step 2: Solve for b

1. Rewrite: 5/2b = 12
2. Divide both sides by 5/2: b = 24/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in b to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute: 12 = 5/2(24/5)
2. Multiply: 12 = 12