What does b equal? 1/3b+2=12 (1 over 3b+2=12)

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Karma

21 March, 14:04

What does b equal? 1/3b+2=12 (1 over 3b+2=12)

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Lainey Hobbs · Answer 1

I would begin by multiplying both sides by (3b+2) to get rid of your fraction. Thus giving us 1=36b+24. Subtract 24 from both sides: - 23=36b. Divide each side by 36: b=-23/36.

Araceli Robbins · Answer 2

B=30

first subtract 2 from both sides

1/3b=10

multiply by 3 on both sides

b=30