Follow PEMDAS: Parenthesis, Exponents/Roots, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction
First: Distribute 8 to both b and 7
8(b) = 8b
8(7) = 56
7 + 8b + 56 = 119
Next: Combine like terms
8b + 7 + 56 = 119
8b + 63 = 119
Next: isolate the b, subtract 63 from both sides
8b + 63 (-63) = 119 (-63)
8b = 119 - 63
8b = 56
Finally: isolate the b, divide 8 from both sides
8b/8 = 56/8
b = 56/8
b = 7
7 is your answer for b
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