Question

Combine like terms. 8b + 6b − 16 = ?

Answer 1

14b-16 the add the 16 to the other side then divide by 16 and get b=0.875

Answer 2

8b+6b-16=x
14b-16=x
+16 to both sides
14b=16
divide 14 on both sides
b=0.875