5(b+6)=18

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To solve the equation \( 5(b + 6) = 18 \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the 5: \[ 5b + 30 = 18 \]

  2. Subtract 30 from both sides: \[ 5b = 18 - 30 \] \[ 5b = -12 \]

  3. Divide by 5: \[ b = \frac{-12}{5} \] \[ b = -2.4 \]

Therefore, the solution is \( b = -2.4 \).