Question

How do you solve for b: b/2 + c = d?

Answer 1

`b = 2(d-c)`

Explanation:

Isolate the term which contains `b` first.

Subtracting c from both sides.

`color(red)(b/2) +c =d`

`color(red)(b/2) =d-c`

Isolate `color(red)(b)` by multiplying by 2 on both sides

`color(red)(b) =2(d-c)`