Question

Literal equation
6 = 2(m-b)/m+b
for b.

Answer 1

b= −1/2m

Explanation:

Step 1: Multiply both sides by b+m.

6b+6m=−2b+2m

Step 2: Add 2b to both sides.

6b+6m+2b=−2b+2m+2b

8b+6m=2m

Step 3: Add -6m to both sides.

8b+6m+−6m=2m+−6m

8b=−4m

Step 4: Divide both sides by 8.