Question

Solve this equation

-7b-1=-2(4b-2)

Answer 1

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:1. -7b-1=-2(4b-2)

2. -7b-1=8b+4

3. add 1 to both sides

4. simplify

5. add 8b to both sides

6. simplify

Answer 2

b = 5

Explanation:

- 7b - 1 = -2 ( 4b - 2 )

→ Expand brackets

-7b - 1 = -8b + 4

→ Add 8b to both sides

b - 1 = 4

→ Add 1 to both sides

b = 5