The variable in this equation is b, therefore we have to calculate the value of b.
-38=2b+25-(-7b)
-38=2b+25+7b
2b+7b=-38-25
9b=-63
b=-63/9
b=-7
Answer: the value of the variable is b=-7
We can check it out this answer:
-38=2b+25-(-7b)
-38=2(-7)+25-(-7(-7))
-38=-14+25-49
-38=-38
Answer: 45
Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a rectangle is easy to compute.
Area = length times height
Area = 8 cm * 4 cm = 32 square centimeters