Question

Solve for b:3.5b + (-8) = (-6.25b) - 6.5

Answer 1

To solve for b, simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms and isolate b by performing the necessary operations.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for b in the equation 3.5b + (-8) = (-6.25b) - 6.5, we can start by simplifying both sides of the equation.

First, we can combine like terms:

3.5b + (-8) = (-6.25b) - 6.5

3.5b - 8 = -6.25b - 6.5

Combine like terms:

9.75b - 8 = -6.5

Add 8 to both sides:

9.75b = 1.5

Divide both sides by 9.75:

b = 0.1538