SOLUTION: hi, I need your help with multi-step equations with fractions! The problem is 3/4(b+8)=15. I have gotten as far as 3/4 times b. Please help!

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Question 24318: hi, I need your help with multi-step equations with fractions!
The problem is 3/4(b+8)=15. I have gotten as far as 3/4 times b. Please help!
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4(b+8)=15
You need to also distribute the 3/4 to 8;
3%2F4(b)+3%2F4(8)=15
3%2F4b+24%2F4=15
3%2F4b+6=15
3%2F4b=9
Now multiply each side by the reciprical of 3%2F4, which is 4%2F3;
3%2F4b4%2F3=(9)4%2F3
b=36%2F3
b=12
hope you understand
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