Question

How do I solve this? 408=1/2(b)(17)

Answer 1

48

Explanation:

Given:
`408 = (1)/(2) * (b) * (17)`

Now, solving it.

We first open parenthesis which is (b)
`*`(17) =
`17b`

Next Multiply both side by 2

⇒ 816 =
`17b`

Now, we will divide both side by 17

∴ b
`= 48`