12b-2=1
Combine 12 and b.
b2-2=1
Add 2 to both sides of the equation.
b2=1+2
Add 1 and 2.
b2=3
b2=3
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
2⋅b2=2⋅3
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2⋅b2=2⋅3
Rewrite the expression.
b=2⋅3
b=2⋅3
Multiply 2 by 3.
b=6
b=6
Solve for b 1/2b-2=1