Question

Solve for b.
-b=3
Ob=-18
Ob= -2
O b = 2
O b = 18

Answer 1

b = -18

Explanation:

`-(1)/(6)b = 3`

first get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides by 6

`-(1)/(6) b * 6 = 3 * 6\\-b = 18`

multiply both sides by -1 to find out what b is

`-b*-1 = 18 * -1\\b = -18`