Question

Solve for b −3b+2.5=4 Two step equations with fractions and decimals

Answer 1

-3b+2,5=4
-3b=4-2.5
-3b=1.5
b=1.5/(-3)
b= -0.5

Answer 2

−3b+2.5=4

Subtract 2.5 from both sides.

−3b+2.5−2.5=4−2.5

−3b=1.5

Divide both sides by -3.

−3b/−3 = 1.5/−3

b=−0.5