Question

How do you solve `2( 1- b ) - 1= - 3( b - 3)`?

Answer 1

`b=8`

Explanation:

Expand the parenthesis on both sides to make things easier:

`2-2b-1 = -3b+9`

Move all the b's to the left and move all numerical values to the right:

`-2b+3b = 9+1-2`

Simplify:

`b = 8`