Question

What value of b will make the equation a true statement? Explain how you arrived at your solution. (−34 + 43)+ b = 0

Answer 1

b = -9

Explanation:

Given the equation (−34 + 43)+ b = 0

We are to find the value of b

First solve for the value in parenthesis

(−34 + 43)+ b = 0

9+b = 0

Subtract 9 from both sides

9+b-9 = 0 - 9

b+0 = -9

b = -9

Hence the value of b will make the equation a true statement is -9