Question

Solve for all values of b in simplest form. 13=|2b+12|

Answer 1

b = 1/2, -12.5

Explanation:

13 = |2b+12|

Case 1:

13 = |2b+12|

13 = 2b + 12

1 = 2b

b = 1/2

Case 2:

13 = |2b+12|

13 = - (2b + 12)

13 = -2b - 12

25 = -2b

b = -12.5

So, the answer is b = 1/2 & -12.5