Question

Solve for b.

3 ( b - 4 ) + 5b = 44

b =

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

so the first thing you need to do is open the brackets, so 3 times( b-4) equals to 3b-12. so until here very easy already. then just move all your number to the right except the variables. so like this you may get your answer

Answer 2

3b-12+5b=44
8b-12=44
8b=56
b=7