Question

-3 (4b - 10) = 114
What does b equal?

Answer 1

b = -9.5

Explanation:

-3 (4b - 10) = 144

-12b + 30 = 144

-30 -30

-12b = 114

/-12 /-12

b = -9.5

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Divide both sides by the numeric factor on the left side, then solve.
b = -7