Question

-27 = -2 + 5b please help me

Answer 1

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Let's solve the problem given to us today! The problem is the following:

`\mapsto\quad\bf{-27=-2+5b}`

We need to solve the equation for b.

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To solve for b, isolate it.

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Given equation:
`-27=-2+5b`

Add 2 to both sides:
`-27+2=5b`

Simplify:
`-25=5b`

Divide both sides by 5:
`-5=b`

Therefore, b = -5.

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Answer 2

b = -5

Explanation:

-27 = -2 + 5b

add 2 both sides

-27 + 2 = -2 + 2 + 5b

-25 = 5b

divide both sides by 5

-5 = b

or b = -5