5(x+2) = x + 30 Left side
Right side
5(x+2)
x + 30
original
Distribute
Get "X" to one side
subtract_?_ both sides
divide both sides by _?_

i think its a.

hope this

umm im not really sure because i never had to do this

step-by-step explanation:

-3(b-8)-5=9(b+2)+1

distribute

-3b+24-5=9b+18+1

add/ subtract

-3b+20=9b+19

20-19= 1

-3b+1=9b

9b+3b= 12b

1=12b

1 divided by 12 = 1/12

answer: 1/12 = b