Answer:
b = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
- [tex]\frac{1}{2}(b) + \frac{1}{2}(-3) = \frac{5}{2}[/tex]
- [tex]\frac{1}{2}b - \frac{3}{2} = \frac{5}{2}[/tex]
Step 2: Add 3/2 to both sides.
- [tex]\frac{1}{2}b - \frac{3}{2} + \frac{3}{2} = \frac{5}{2} + \frac{3}{2}[/tex]
- [tex]\frac{1}{2}b = 4[/tex]
Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.
- [tex]\frac{1}{2}b * 2 = 4 * 2[/tex]
- [tex]b = 8[/tex]
