Question

can anyone write out step-by-step directions and end up with the solution for this equation
2(3b - 2) = 2(2b + 12)

Answer 1

One way to solve is to follow these steps

2(3b - 2) = 2(2b + 12)

2*3b - 2*2 = 2*2b + 2*12

6b - 4 = 4b + 24

6b-4b = 24+4

2b = 28

b = 28/2

b = 14

Final answer: b = 14