Q. 1.22 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Solve each of the following for $b$:

a. $2b+7=b+10$.

b. $3b-4=24-b$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The value of $b$is  $3$.

b.  The value of $b$is $7$.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find value of $b$.

Part (a) step 2: Simplify

$$\begin{gathered} 2b+7=b+10 \\ 2b-b=10-7 \\ b=3 \end{gathered}$$

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find value of $b$.

Part (b) step 2: Simplify

$$\begin{gathered} 3b-4=24-b \\ 3b+b=28 \\ b=\frac{28}{4} \\ b=7 \end{gathered}$$