Question

Solve the inequality. 2(b – 8) > 12

Answer 1

We can solve this this as if the greater than sign were an equal sign. we'll solve for b.
1. use the distributive property: 2(b-8) = 2b-16
2. add 16 to both sides: 2b-16>12 = 2b>28
3. divide both sides by 2 to get b isolated: 2b>28 = b>14
therefore, your answer it b > 14

Answer 2

2b-16>12 add the 16 2b>28 then divide by 2
 b>14