Question

-8=1/2(-4)+b what is b

Answer 1

B = - 6

Explanation:

Multiply the numbers

`-8=(1)/(2) (-4)+b\\-8=-2+b\\`

Rearrange terms

`-8=-2+b\\-8=b-2`

Add 2 to both sides of the equation

`-8=b-2\\-8+2=b-2+2`

Simplify

Add the numbers

Add the numbers

Move the variable to the left

`b=-6`

Answer 2

Answer: -6

Explanation: