Solving a multi step equation by applying distributive property ex 16, 2(b+8)–9 = 5

The video tutorial explains how to solve multi-step equations by simplifying them into two-step equations. It begins by introducing the concept of multi-step equations and the importance of simplifying them. The teacher demonstrates removing parentheses and applying the distributive property to simplify the equation. Finally, the tutorial shows how to solve the resulting two-step equation by undoing addition and subtraction, leading to the solution of the variable.

What do you get when you combine 16 and -9 in the equation?

What is the final value of B after solving the equation?