Question

What is 6b-27=3(5b-2)

Answer 1

Hi,

Start with 6b-27=3(5b-2)

then add 27 to each side, 6b-27+27=15b-6+27

next simplify, 6b=15b+21

now subtract 15b from both sides, 6b-15b=15b+21-15b

simplify again, -9b=21

divide both sides by -9, -9b/-9 = 21/-9

answer: -7/3

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