Question

Solve for b. 3(b−4)+5b=44 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of b is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given equation,

$3(b-4)+5b=44$

$3b - 12 + 5b = 44$  ( By distributive property )

$8b - 12 = 44$          ( combining like terms )

$8b = 44+12$            ( Additive property of equality )

$8b = 56$          

$\implies b = 7$       ( Division property of equality )

Answer 2

3b - 12 + 5b = 44

8b = 56

b = 7 (answer)