Question

Solve each of the equations
2b+8-5b+3=-13+8b-5

Answer 1

2b+8-5b+3=-13+8b-5

8-5b+3=-13+8b-5-2b

8-5b+3=-13+6b-5

8+3=-13+6b-5+5b

8+3=-13+11b-5

8+3=-18+11b

11=-18+11b

29=11b

b=2.63

Answer 2

b= 29/11

Explanation: