B-5=9
b=9+5
b=14
To get variable b by itself , you add 5 to both sides of the equation.
Answer: b=14
Explanation:
we can use three steps
isolate the variable, use inverse operation and do everything on both sides of the equation to keep the equation in balance
if we had 5 back on both sides of the equation:
b-5=9
b= 14
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