2(3b - 4) = 8b - 11
Multiply the number outside of the parenthesis with the numbers inside the parenthesis.
6b-8=8b-11
Subtract 8b from 6b.
-2b-8=-11
Add 8 to both sides
-2b=-3
Divide -2 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the b variable.
Final Answer: b=2/3
