Question

What is the solution to the linear equation
-12+3b-1=-5-b

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

Answer 2

You combine like terms

–12 + 3b – 1 = –5 – b

-13 + 3b = -5 - b

3b + b = -5 + 13

4b = 8

b = 8/4 = 2