Question

Eighth grade
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W.10 Solve equations involving like terms Q2B
Solve for b.
-5b + 2b - -b + 7 = 5
b =
Submit

Answer 1

Answer:

b = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation is:

- 5b + 2b - (-b) + 7 = 5

We separate the terms of b and the constants. To do that we subtract 7 from both the sides. We get:

- 5b + 2b - (-b) + 7 - 7 = 5 - 7

⇒ - 5b + 2b - (-b) = - 2

Now, simplifying the terms with 'b'.

⇒ -5b + 2b + b = - 2

⇒ (-5 + 2 + 1)b = - 2

⇒ -2b  = -2

Dividing both the sides by -2, we get:

b = 1 which is the required answer.