Question

Solve for b:

16b = 12
A. b = 28
B. b = 3/4
C. b = 4/3
D. b = 1/4

Answer 1

16b=12

Explanation:

divide both sides by 16

so twelve divide 16 is B

Answer 2

B. b = 3/4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

16b = 12

Step 2: Solve for b

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 16 on both sides: b = 12/16
2. Simplify: b = 3/4