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-3(b + 9) = -9

First, divide both sides by -3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = \(\frac{-9}{-3}\)
Second, simplify \(\frac{9}{-3}\) to \(\frac{9}{3}\) / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = \(\frac{9}{3}\)
Third, simplify \(\frac{9}{3}\) to 3. / Your problem should look like: b + 9 = 3
Fourth, subtract 9 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: b = 3 - 9
Fifth, simplify 3 - 9 to get -6. / Your problem should look like: b = -6

Answer: b = -6