Question

Please help solve for b.

Answer 1

Subtract a from both sides of the equation.

b=−a+14

Answer 2

b + a = 14

b = 14 - a

14 - a + a = 14

14 = 14

Since we can't gain any further information after solving for b the first time, we know b = 14 - a to be the simplest form of b.