Question

Answer the problem (Please show all work!)

-3 ( b+9) = -9

Answer 1

-3(b + 9) = -9

First, divide both sides by -3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = $\frac{-9}{-3}$
Second, simplify $\frac{9}{-3}$ to $\frac{9}{3}$ / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = $\frac{9}{3}$
Third, simplify $\frac{9}{3}$ to 3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = 3
Fourth, subtract 9 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: b = 3 - 9
Fifth, simplify 3 - 9 to get -6. / Your problem should look like: b = -6

Answer: b = -6