Question

Can someone help me solve for b? 2(b + 3) = 12

Answer 1

2b+3=12
-3 -3
2b=9
B=4.5

Answer 2

`b=3`

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation.

`2*(b+3)-(12)=0`

Then solve!