richernandez4885
richernandez4885 richernandez4885
  • 16-09-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the solution to the linear equation?

–12 + 3b – 1 = –5 – b

Respuesta :

MarianaRS MarianaRS
  • 16-09-2020
-12+3b-1=-5-b
Combine like terms to get:
3b-13=-5-b
Add 13 to both sides:
3b= 8-b
Add b to both sides:
4b=8
Divide both sides by 4:
4b/4=8/4
b=2

Final answer
b=2
Answer Link
berenicechagollan13
berenicechagollan13 berenicechagollan13
  • 16-09-2020

Answer:

b=2

Step-by-step explanation:

-12 + 3b -1 = -5 - b

-13 + 3b = -5 - b

+13         = +13

_____________

3b = 8 - b

+b =     +b

_________

4b = 8

/4  =  /4  <---divide 8 by 4

_______________

b = 2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

how to turn 25/30 in simplest form
Magnetic levitation has been used to innovate which aspect of life? Give examples
12x-12y it's distributive property I don't get it
10 examples of detritivores?
During his election, _________ did not receive enough votes from the Electoral College.
All that is left in a packet of candy are 7 reds, 4 greens, and 2 blues, What is the probability that a random drawing yields a green followed by a red assuming
use the simple interest formula. p=? r=8%, t=3 months, i=$44          what is the answer for the principal?
Explain why a description of motion has to be in reference to something else. ( I don't know if this is physics, it's science ) THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!!
Which was a reason the Iraq War did not end quickly? The millitary had to spend additional time disposing of weapons of mass destruction safely. The US departme
factor this equation 4-49w^2