Question

-6=b8 one and two step problems

Answer 1

b = -3/4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-6 = b8

Step 2: Solve for b

1. Rewrite: -6 = 8b
2. Divide 8 on both sides: -6/8 = b
3. Rewrite: b = -6/8
4. [Fraction] Simplify: b = -3/4

Step 3: Check

Plug in b into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in b: -6 = (-3/4)8
2. Multiply: -6 = -24/4
3. Divide: -6 = -6

Here we see that -6 does indeed equal -6.

∴ b = -3/4 is the solution to the equation.