Question

3.2b + 10 = -1.7b - 4.7

Answer 1

b = -3

Explanation:

3.2b + 10 = -1.7b - 4.7

add 1.7b to each side

3.2b+1.7b + 10 = -1.7b+1.7b - 4.7

4.9b +10 = -4.7

Subtract 10 from each side

4.9b +10-10 = -4.7-10

4.9b = -14.7

Divide each side by 4.9

4.9/4.9 = -14.7/4.9

b = -3