1)Write the equation again, but replace ___ with x: (2y + 4b) + 5 = x + (4b + 5) 2) Eliminate parenthesizes (if there is "-" in front of them, change the sign in front of everything that is inside them; if there is "+" just leave it the same): 2y + 4b + 5 = x + 4b + 5 3) Transfer 4b + 5 from the left side to the right by changing signs into the opposite ones: 2y = x + 4b + 5 - 4b - 5 2y = x So, the answer will be 2y. Hope this helps!
