Question 222552
{{{-2(4-(3b+2))=5-2(3b+6)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8+2(3b+2)=5-2(3b+6)}}} Distribute.



{{{-8+6b+4=5-6b-12}}} Distribute again.



{{{6b-4=5-6b-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6b-4=-6b-7}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{6b=-6b-7+4}}} Add {{{4}}} to both sides.



{{{6b+6b=-7+4}}} Add {{{6b}}} to both sides.



{{{12b=-7+4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{12b=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-3)/(12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{12}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=-1/4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=-1/4}}} which in decimal form is {{{b=-0.25}}}.