Question

-9/3 + b = -1 solve for b

Answer 1

b = 2

Explanation:

Equation:-

`-(9)/(3) + b = -1`

To find:-

• The value of b .

Solution:-

=>
`-(9)/(3) + b = -1`

• [Converting -9/3 into its simpler form]

=> -3 + b = -1

• [Moving the like terms to same sides]

=> b = 3 - 1

• [On subtracting]

=> b = 2

Hence,

The value of b is 2 (Ans)

Verification:-

Now,

Putting the value of b = 2 in the given equation we get,

LHS =
`-(9)/(3) + 2`

=
`(-9 + 6)/(3)`

=
`-(3)/(3)`

= -1

RHS = -1

As,

LHS = RHS.

Hence,

The given value of b = 2 is appropriate. (Proved)