Question

What is the solution to the linear equation -12+3b-1=-5-b

Answer 1

Answer: The solution is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

-12 + 3b - 1 = -5 - b

add like terms

-13 + 3b = -5 - b

add 13 to both sides

3b = 8 - b

add b to both sides

4b = 8

divided both sides by 4

b = 2

and we have our solution!! ^^

hope this helps you :D

Answer 2

You combine like terms

–12 + 3b – 1 = –5 – b

-13 + 3b = -5 - b

3b + b = -5 + 13

4b = 8

b = 8/4 = 2