Answer:
b =4
Step-by-step explanation:
- Remove parentheses.
[tex]b * -3 =-12[/tex]
2. Regroup terms
[tex]-3b=-12[/tex]
3. Divide both sides by -3.
[tex]b=\frac{-12}{-3}[/tex]
4. Two negatives make a positive.
[tex]b=\frac{12}{3}[/tex]
5. Simplify [tex]\frac{12}{3}[/tex] to 4.
b = 4
