Question

Solve for b. 8b−1=24b+4 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

Answer:

b=-5/16

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

-5/16.

Work:
8b-1=24b+4
8b-1+1-24b=24b+4+1-24b (add 1 to both sides)
8b-24b-1+1=24b-24b+4+1 (subtract 24 to both sides)
-16y=6 (divide)
y=-16/5