Question

7=62-b what would you do to find the value for b

Answer 1

Step 1- Subtract 62 from both sides
7 - 62 = -b
Step 2- Simplify 7 - 62 to -55
-55 = -b
Step 3- Multiply both sides by -1
55 = b
Step 4- Switch sides
b = 55

Answer 2

7=62-b collect the like terms
7-62=-b
-55=-b divide both sides by negative
55=b