Question

Solve for b. b -1 = 5 4 b = 1

Answer 1

Answer:

B= 16

b/4 - -1 =5 is the same as b/4 + 1 = 5

b/4 + 1 = 5

- 1 both sides

b/4 = 4

x 4 both sides

b=16

16/4 - -1 =5

4 + 1 = 5

- - Means add

+ + Means add

- + Means take away or minus

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