Math Problem Statement

Solve for b in the equation r = (b - 3)m.

Solution

The equation presented in the image is:

r=(b3)mr = (b - 3)m

To solve for bb, follow these steps:

  1. First, divide both sides of the equation by mm to isolate the (b3)(b - 3) term: rm=b3\frac{r}{m} = b - 3

  2. Then, add 3 to both sides of the equation to solve for bb: b=rm+3b = \frac{r}{m} + 3

So, the solution is: b=rm+3b = \frac{r}{m} + 3


Would you like any further clarifications or more details on solving similar equations?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How can you check if your solution for bb is correct?
  2. What happens if m=0m = 0 in the equation?
  3. How would the solution change if the equation was r=(b+3)mr = (b + 3)m?
  4. Can you solve for bb if the equation was r=b23mr = b^2 - 3m?
  5. How do you apply the distributive property to equations like r=(b3)mr = (b - 3)m?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to verify if both sides are equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Solving linear equations
Isolating variables

Formulas

r = (b - 3)m
b = r/m + 3

Theorems

Basic algebraic manipulation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8