Question

Since 9b and 12 are both divisible by 3, you can continue rewriting this equation by dividing 9b+12 by 3.

Answer 1

To rewrite the equation \(9b + 12\) by dividing by 3, you can factor out 3 from both terms:

\[
9b + 12 = 3(3b + 4)
\]

So, if you divide the whole expression by 3, you get:

\[
\frac{9b + 12}{3} = 3b + 4
\]

Thus, the equation simplifies to:

\[
3b + 4
\]