Solve for b
b=-1
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3\times 2b-8=-12+2b
Multiply both sides of the equation by 15, the least common multiple of 5,15.
6b-8=-12+2b
Multiply 3 and 2 to get 6.
6b-8-2b=-12
Subtract 2b from both sides.
4b-8=-12
Combine 6b and -2b to get 4b.
4b=-12+8
Add 8 to both sides.
4b=-4
Add -12 and 8 to get -4.
b=\frac{-4}{4}
Divide both sides by 4.
b=-1
Divide -4 by 4 to get -1.
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