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Solve for b. -11b+7 =40 what does b equal

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Answer: b=-3

-11b+7=40
-7 -7
-11b=33
divide by -11 on both sides
b=-3

Explanation: In order to solve for x, you need to subtract 7 on both sides and then divide by -11 on both sides. You should get b=-3.
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