Question

Rearrange the equation so b is the independent variable a - 7 = 3 (b+2)

Answer 1

Answer:

b = $\frac{1}{3}$a - 4$\frac{1}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute 3 to the parentheses:

a - 7 = 3(b + 2)

a - 7 = 3b + 6

Subtract 6 from both sides:

a - 13 = 3b

Divide each side by 3:

$\frac{1}{3}$a - 4$\frac{1}{3}$ = b

So, the equation rearranged is b = $\frac{1}{3}$a - 4$\frac{1}{3}$