8-(3+b)=B-9

Question

just need to see the steps on how to solve this equation.

Answer 1

I assume that the variables b and B are meant to be the same.  I am going to use b to represent both of them.

Begin by distrubuting the negative the quantities in parenthesis. (8 - 3 -b = b - 9)

Simplify the left side. (5 - b = b - 9)

Add b to both sides (5 = b - 9 + b)

Add 9 to each side (5 + 9 = b + b)

Simplify the sides of the equation (14 = 2b)

Divide both sides by 2 (7 = b)

Switch the sides of the equation to put the variable on the left (b = 7)