Question 23165
Subtract "b" from both sides of the equation to get 5= 2b-9
Add "9" to both sides of the equation to get 14= 2b
Divide both sides of the equation to get b = 7
Check your answer in the original equation:
   7+5 = 3(7)-9
    12 = 12

Cheers,
Stan H.

Cheers,
Stan H.