Solve for B.

A = 3(B + C)

B = (A - C)/3
B = (3A - C)/3
B = (A - 3C)/3

Question

Solve for B. 

A = 3(B + C)



B = (A - C)/3
B = (3A - C)/3
B = (A - 3C)/3

e.mccormick · Answer

Know your order of operation rules?  In solve for you basically work them backwards.

anonymous · Answer

no

e.mccormick · Answer

PEMDAS

Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication/Division (Left to right)
Addition/Subtraction (Left to right)

e.mccormick · Answer

Now, there are two ways this one could result in a valid answer.  First, divide off the 3, then do whatever else is needed.  Second, distribute the 3 to B and C, then do whatever else is needed.  They chose the second.  

So distribute the 3 and then solve and see if you get one of the answers.

anonymous · Answer

can you just tell me the answer?

e.mccormick · Answer

Then what would you learn?  I'm not interested in doing your work for you.  I have my own work to do.  But I am glad to help you learn.