Question

4b + 5 = 1 + 5b? I need help on a math question!

Answer 1

4b + 5 = 1 + 5b

subtract 5 :

4b + 5 - 5 = 1 + 5b - 5

simplify :

4b = 5b - 4

subtract 5b :

4b - 5b = 5b - 4 - 5b

simplify :

-b = -4

divide by -1 :

-b/-1 = -4/-1

Answer : b = 4

I hope this helps