Question

I'm having trouble with this:

12b+3=-2b-4          I have to simplify the problem

Answer 1

12b+3=-2b-4
12b +2b=-4-3
14b=-7 /:14
b=-1/2

Answer 2

12b+3=-2b-4
12b+2b=-4-3
14b=-7/:14
b=-7/(14)
b=-1/2