Question

Solve this equation.
-40-b + 6) = 4

Answer 1

b = −2

Explanation:

1. Simplify −4 − b + 6 to 2 − b.

− b = 4

2. Subtract 2 from both sides.

−b = 4 − 2

3. Simplify 4 − 2 to 2.

−b = 2

4. Multiply both sides by −1.

b = −2