Solve the inequality.

2 (b - 8) > 12

We can solve this this as if the greater than sign were an equal sign. we'll solve for b.

1. use the distributive property: 2 (b-8) = 2b-16

2. add 16 to both sides: 2b-16>12 = 2b>28

3. divide both sides by 2 to get b isolated: 2b>28 = b>14

therefore, your answer it b > 14

2b-16>12 add the 16 2b>28 then divide by 2

b>14