Question

Solve the equation.

-3 2/5 + b = 8 1/5

A. b = 5 3/5

B. b = 11 3/5

C. b = 4 4/5

D. b = 11 1/5

Answer 1

B. b = 11 3/5

Explanation:

-3 2/5 + b = 8 1/5

The first step is to isolate b by adding 3 2/5 to each side

-3 2/5+ 3 2/5 + b = 8 1/5 + 3 2/5

b = 8 1/5 + 3 2/5

b = 8+3 + 1/5+2/5

b = 11 3/5