Answer
b=0
Work Step by Step
Step 1) 0.5b + 4 = 2b + 4 - Distributive Property
Step 2) 0.5b + 4 — 2b = 2b +4 — 2b - Subtract 2b from both sides
Step 3) —1.5b+4-4=4-4 - Subtract 4 from both sides
Step 4) — 1.5b = 0 - Divide each side by -1.5 on each side
Step 5) b=0 - Final Answer