2(b+3) = 2
2b + 6 = 2 ( -6 )
2b = -4 ( / 2)
b = -2
For sketching a graph sketch on the line a trapezoid missing the bottom and the graph is continuous.
Y-8=-1/2x + (-2)
+8 +8
y=-1/2x +6
I just used a 2 step equation for it. I first used Distributive Property. Then Subtracted 8 from each side