Question

How do you solve `\frac { 3} { 5} b - 8= 4`?

Answer 1

`b = 20`

Explanation:

Solve for `b` by keeping the equation balanced:

`3/5 b - 8 + 8 = 4 + 8`

`3/5 b = 12`

`5/3 3/5 b = 12 * 5/3`

`b = 60 / 3`

`b = 20`