How do I generate equivalent expressions by combining like terms, simplifying, or factoring this? ( 4b + 8) =

4(b + 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

The expression is

( 4b + 8)

Looking at the expression, 4 is common

factor 4 out

4(b + 2)

Hence the equivalent expression is

4(b + 2)

b

step-by-step explanation:

the equation of a line in point- slope form is

y - b = m(x - a)

where m is the slope and (a, b) a point on the line

calculate m using the slope formula

m = (y₂ - y₁ ) / (x₂ - x₁ )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (0, 4) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (3, - 5) ← 2 points on the line

m = = = - 3

with m = - 3 and (a, b) = (3, - 5), then

y - (- 5) = - 3(x - 3), that is

y + 5 = - 3(x - 3) → b