l b+b+3=35

Answer
b=16

↓Steps Explained:↓



Solve for b

b + b + 3 = 35

Group the b terms on the left:

(1 + 1)b = 2b

Form modified equation

2b + 3 = + 35

Group constants

Group our constants 3 and 35.
subtract 3 from both sides

2b + 3 - 3 = 35 - 3

Cancel 3 on the left side:

2b = 32

Divide each side of the equation by 2

2b
2
=
  
32
2

b = 16

Final Answer

b=16

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