Question

Help me please.
8(9-8b)+13=-491

Answer 1

b=9

Explanation:

Distribute First

8 x 9= 72 8 x -8= -64

72-64b+13=-491

Combine like terms

72 + 13= 85

-64b+85=-491

Subtract 85

85 - 85= 0 -491 - 85= -576

-64b=-576

Divide by -64

-64/-64= 1 -576/-64= 9

b=9

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