Question

Determine the value of b for which x = 1 is a solution of the equation shown.

2x + 14 = 10x + b

b=

Answer 1

Explanation:

solve for b.

2x+14=10x+b

Step 1: Flip the equation.

b+10x=2x+14

Step 2: subtract 10x from both sides.

b+10x+−10x=2x+14+−10x

b=−8x+14

Answer:

b=−8x+14