Question

SOLVE
9 + (5 - b) = 0

Answer 1

b = 14

Explanation:

9 + (5-b) = 0

9 + 5 - b = 0

14 - b = 0

+ b = + b

14= b

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

9 + ( 5 - b ) = 0

9 ( 5 + b ) = 0 distribute positive sign

45 + 9b = 0 distribute 9

9b = -45 subtract 45 from each side

b = -5 divide both sides by 9