what is the answer to 6+3b=-18

Question

its really hard for me to do this

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

The key on this type of question is that you want to isolate the variable that you are solving for. In this case that means first subtracting 6 from both sides to combine like terms

6 + 3b = -18

3b = -24

Then dividing by 3 on both sides to get the “b” by itself

b = -24/3 = -8

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

To solve for b you will want to get it to one side of the equation

6+3b=-18

Let's start by subtracting 6 from both sides.

3b=-18-6

Now you can simplify those number on the right.

3b=-24

Now to get b by itself you will need to divide by the 3 on both sides.

So, after simplifying, b will equal -8.