0.6+4= 4.6 , 4.6+15b=25.6 Subtract from both sides 25.6-4.6= 21 4.6-4.6=0 bring down 15b Now do 21÷15b= 1.4 . So now we know b represent 1.4. 15b+4=25 Subtract 4 from both sides 25-4=21 4-4=0 There's nothing left on that side but 15b so bring down 15b in order to get rid of your variable divide it 21÷15= 1.4 On this one b also represents 1.4 . 15b=21 this equation do not have an number so just divide 21 by 15 to get rid of your variable which equals 1.4 In this equation b= 1.4 So these to equations are equivalent which is another word for equal.
