Solve for b. 3(b + -2-8=-5 what is the answer?​

Equation/Question:

Solve for b. 3(b + -2)-8=-5 what is the answer?​

Answer/Steps to

1.Simplify  b+-2 to b−2.

3(b−2)−8=−5

2. Add 8 to both sides.

3(b-2)=-5+8

3. Simplify  -5+8  to  3.

3(b-2)=3

4. Divide both sides by 3.

b-2=1

5. Add 2 to both sides.

b=1+2

6. Simplify  1+2 to 3.

b=3

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