-2 + 3b = 5b - 2(2b + 3) Distribute the -2 through the parentheses.
-2 + 3b = 5b - 4b - 6 Combine like terms
-2 + 3b = b - 6 Bring all "b's" to one side of the equation
-2 + 3b - b = b - b - 6 Combine like terms
-2 + 2b = -6 Bring the 2 to the right side of the equation
-2 + 2 + 2b = -6 + 2 Combine like terms
2b = -4 Isolate b by dividing both sides by 2
b = -4/2 = -2
Answer b = -2
Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
treat the problem as an equation and solve for n, it is 4
Area of whole - White area = Shaded part
Area of rectangle = l*w
12*15= 180 ( whole)
8*10 = 80 ( white)
Shaded area = 180 - 80 = 100
Multiply 100 pounds by 5%: 100 x 0.05 = 5 pounds.
Subtract that from the original weight:
100 - 5 = 95
He will weigh 95 pounds
