what is one over three (3b -2)

Question

(1/3)  (3b -2)

Answer 1

Hi Sebastien,  1/3(3b-2)=  1/3 x 3b-2/1=3b-2/3= b-2/3

Answer 2

Hello Sebastien,

 

(1/3)(3b-2) can be set up like this:

 

(3b-2)/3 

 

when you divide both terms by 3, this leaves you with b-2/3.

 

I hope this helps!!

 

-Lori