How do you solve #2+ 3b = 20#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-15T02:04:22

To solve this equation, you must combine like terms.

Step 1: combine your like terms by...

# 2 + 3b = 20#

Combine 2 & 20 by subtracting because the 2 is positive

Step 2: rewrite your new equation

#3b = 18#

Step 3: get b by itself by dividing both sides by 3

#(3b)/3 = 18/3#

#b= 6#

Answer 2 · 2018-03-15T02:05:50

b = 6

2 + 3b = 20

3b = 20 - 2

3b = 18

dividing through by 3 gives,

b = #18/3#

b = 6