I think this is how you do it
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32b+12
32 and 12 is both divisible by 4 so divide them by 4 and the answers in parentheses
4(8b+3)
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
m + 5 = 17 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
m = 12 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )
2m = 36 ( divide both sides by 2 )
m = 18 → C