Question

How do you solve `-14+6b+7-2b=1+5b`?

Answer 1

b = -8

Explanation:

We solve by eliminating/collecting terms:

`-14+color(red)(6b)+7-color(red)(2b)=1+color(red)(5b)`

`-8+color(red)(6b)-color(red)(2b)=color(red)(5b)`

`-8=color(red)(b)`