How do you solve #1.5( b + 6) + 9= 24#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-19T13:00:47

#b = 4#

Step 1) Expand the term in parenthesis:

#(1.5*b) + (1.5*6) + 9 = 24#

#1.5b + 9 + 9 = 24#

Step 2) Combine terms where possible:

#1.5b + 18 = 24#

Step 3) Solve for #b# while keeping the equation balanced:

#1.5b + 18 - 18 = 24 - 18#

#1.5b = 6#

(1.5b)/1.5 = 6/1.5#

#b = 4#