What are the steps to 3 (5b+6) = 30+3b

3 (5b+6) = 30 + 3b

1. Use the distributive property and multiply what's outside the parenthesis by whats on the inside.

15b + 18 = 30 + 3b

2. Next get rid of the 18 by subtracting it from itself and 30.

15b = 12 + 3b

3. After that you need to get rid of the 3b, so you would subtract 3b from itself and 15b.

12b = 12.

4. Next divide both sides by 12.

b = 1

Go back and insert your answer.

15b+18=30+3b

15b=30+3b-18

15b=3b+12

15b-3b=12

12b=12

B=1