Question

How do you solve `abs(-4b-10)/8=3`?

Answer 1

Solution: `b= -8.5 , b=3.5`

Explanation:

`( | -4b -10 |)/8=3 or | -4b -10 | =24` or

`-4b -10 =24 or -4b =34 or b= -34/4= -17/2 = -8.5`

OR

`( | -4b -10 |)/8=3 or | -4b -10 | =24` or

`-4b -10 = -24 or -4b = -14 or b= 14/4= 7/2 = 3.5`

Solution: `b= -8.5 , b=3.5` [Ans]