Question

Solve the equation. 7b - 3 = -2b + 24

Answer 1

Equation:
`7b-3=-2b+24`

When solving these type of equations, you have to get the variable on one side by "itself".

To start off, add 2b to both sides


`7b+2b-3=-2b+2b+24`

Now add 3 to both sides


`9b-3+3=24+3`

It is now
`9b=27`

Now divide 27 by 9 (don't worry about the variable because you're dividing to FIND the variable value)


`27` ÷
`9=3`

Answer:
`b=3`

Answer 2

7b - 3 = -2b + 24
7b + 2b = 24 + 3
9b = 27
b = 27/9
b =3