Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.
3 = 3/4 ( b - 8 )

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

3 = 3/4 x (b-8)

Distribute 3/4 through the parentheses

3 = 3/4 b - 6

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4

12 = 3b - 24

Move the variable to the left - hand side and change its sign

-3b = -24 - 12

Calculate the difference

-3b = -36

Divide both sides of the equation by -3

B = 12

Answer 2

b = 12

Explanation:

First, distribute 3/4 to both terms in the parentheses:

3 = 3/4(b - 8)

3 = 3/4b - 6

Now, solve for b:

9 = 3/4b

12 = b

So, the answer is b = 12