How do you solve #8= b - 1+ 8b#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-04T13:48:38

#b = 1#

Step 1) Combine like terms
Step 2) Solve for #b# while keeping the equation balanced

#8 = b + 8b - 1#

#8 = b(1 + 8) - 1#

#8 = 9b - 1#

#8 + 1 = 9b - 1 + 1#

#9 = 9b#

#9/9 = 9/9b#

#1 = b#